This document discusses introducing 3D printing services at libraries. It provides examples of other libraries that offer 3D printing, such as Westport Library and Chicago Public Library. The author proposes a pilot project for their own library using a small-scale 3D printer for demonstrations, support and training. They acknowledge concerns with needing space, ensuring environmental friendliness and ventilation, recovering costs, and handling supplies, staffing needs, and intellectual property issues with 3D printing.

1. 3D Printing
@ the Library
Sheli McHugh

2. LIBRARIES & 3D
PRINTING

3. Westport Library in Connecticut

4. Chicago Public Library Maker Lab

5. University of Nevada, Reno
DeLaMare Library

6. WHAT ARE WE
GOING TO DO?

7. Reilly Learning Commons

8. Technology Support

9. Pilot Project
• Small scale 3D printer
• Demonstrations
• Support
• Training

10. CONCERNS

11. Space

12. Other Concerns
• Environmentally Friendly
• Ventilation
• Cost Recovery
• Supplies
• Staffing
• Intellectual Property

13. QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!
Sheli McHugh
Reilly Learning Commons Coordinator
michelle.mchugh@scranton.edu