3D Printing : A Practical Guide for Librarians.
Russell Gonzalez, Sara.
3D Printing : A Practical Guide for Librarians. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (191 pages) - Practical Guides for Librarians Series ; v.22 . - Practical Guides for Librarians Series .
Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. 3D Printing and Its Applications in Libraries -- Chapter 2. 3D Printing and Printers -- Chapter 3. Before You Can Print: Getting a Model -- Chapter 4. What Makes a Good Printable Model? -- Chapter 5. Estimating Expenses and Assessing Your Service -- Chapter 6. Developing Your 3D Printing Services -- Chapter 7. Policy Development -- Chapter 8. Workflow -- Chapter 9. Preparation and Staff Training -- Chapter 10. Dealing with Difficulties -- Chapter 11. Outreach and Marketing -- Chapter 12. Looking Ahead -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Authors.
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. This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.
9781442255494
Three-dimensional printing services in libraries.
Electronic books.
Z711.96.R87 2016
621.988
3D Printing : A Practical Guide for Librarians. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (191 pages) - Practical Guides for Librarians Series ; v.22 . - Practical Guides for Librarians Series .
Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. 3D Printing and Its Applications in Libraries -- Chapter 2. 3D Printing and Printers -- Chapter 3. Before You Can Print: Getting a Model -- Chapter 4. What Makes a Good Printable Model? -- Chapter 5. Estimating Expenses and Assessing Your Service -- Chapter 6. Developing Your 3D Printing Services -- Chapter 7. Policy Development -- Chapter 8. Workflow -- Chapter 9. Preparation and Staff Training -- Chapter 10. Dealing with Difficulties -- Chapter 11. Outreach and Marketing -- Chapter 12. Looking Ahead -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Authors.
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. This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.
9781442255494
Three-dimensional printing services in libraries.
Electronic books.
Z711.96.R87 2016
621.988