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3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians
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3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians
by Sara Russell Gonzalez and Denise Beaubien Bennett
Planning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors’ experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing service at a large academic library, this guide provides the steps to follow when launching a service in any type of library.
Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on:
This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.
Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on:
- planning a proposal
- printer selection tips
- preparing the location
- addressing staff concerns for new service
- developing service workflows and procedures
- managing inevitable disasters
- developing policies
- conducting the “reference interview” for 3D printing
- staff training tips
- outreach activities
This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.
Gonzalez, Sara Russell and Denise Beaubien Bennett. 3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians. Lanham, MD, Rowman & Littlefield, 2016. 190 pp.
2016/paperback/ ISBN-13: 978-1442255487 $47.94
Kindle eBook available - $48.99