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3D Printing : A Practical Guide for Librarians.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Practical Guides for Librarians SeriesPublisher: Blue Ridge Summit : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, 2016Copyright date: ©2016Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (191 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781442255494
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: 3D PrintingDDC classification:
  • 621.988
LOC classification:
  • Z711.96.R87 2016
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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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.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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