LACONI Tech Trends: 3D Digitization

3D Digitization within Libraries Darren Thompson Blue Island Public Library Mgr. IT, Tech & YA Programming [email_address]

PC World Article: It's Time for Public Libraries to Get Creative by Phil Shapiro who works at Takoma Park Maryland Library
“… Half of a library's operating budget could be generated by the creative output of the people who use that library. Writers, composers, filmmakers, choreographers, artists, inventors, and other creative types could all get their start working on collaborative projects for their own neighborhood library. Established creative talent could donate some of their works to add value to anthologies and other group projects…”
“ Half of a library’s operating budget” is a bit of a stretch, but libraries can offer more services and resources to their communities and patrons so both parties win.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/194960/its_time_for_public_libraries_to_get_creative.html

Why Think about 3D Digitization?
Promote spaces within your library
Digitize historical structures/spaces
Create a historical record of a space before renovation
3D digitization is the trend

Google SketchUp
Free to start with and easy to use
Can place model into Google Earth
Google SketchUp Pro costs around $500
Google Earth Pro costs around $400
Second Life – can’t export models and need individual user accounts

Other Benefits…
Patrons can use it to learn new skills or just for themselves
Partnerships
Advanced teen programming

Good Resource for Google SketchUp YA Programming: 3D V INCI
http://www.3dvinci.net/ccp0-catshow/MM_PDF.html

Example of Benefits: Blue Island Public Library
A 52-exhibit museum is located within the Library
Renovations are about to happen within the Museum
Want to create a record of the existing structure

BIPL Museum Renovation

Where We Are Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-ppzcqil7M Chicago TimeOut Aricle: http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/kids/82991/high-tech-education-for-kids-is-more-than-computer-skills

LACONI Tech Trends: 3D Digitization

by Darren Thompson on Oct 07, 2010

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