Russell Gonzalez, Sara. <br/><br/>
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 .
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781442255494 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Three-dimensional printing services in libraries.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Z711.96.R87 2016 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>621.988