3d printing in Maynooth University Library: breaking the 3rd dimension
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What is 3D printing?
3D printing, also known as “additive manufacturing,” is a method for creating physical objects from digital designs. 3D
printers build objects out of many very thin layers of material; the type of material objects are made from and
how the layers are bonded depends on the type of printer.
3D Printing: Making Things at the LibraryMatthew B. Hoy
Medical Reference Services Quarterly Vol. 32, Iss. 1, 2013
Why should libraries get involved?
“For more than a decade now, higher education has been undergoing a major paradigm shift, moving from teaching to
learning as its primary focus. In response, academic libraries have been shifting from an emphasis on housing and archiving print
resources to one of directly supporting knowledge production”
Colegrove, educase review, 2014
What is happening…?
“…the cognitive gain that occurs when we create something new rather than simply repeat knowledge that has already been
acquired. They create strong mental models of their world by engaging directly in the
process of construction. Learners who produce more than they consume are
generally more aware of their own learning processes and can adapt more quickly to
changing environments and demands on their skills”
http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/maker-pedagogy.html
Broader applicability
“Gartner predicts that the 3D printer market
will have revenue growth rates of over 100%, beginning in
2018. Revenue will grow fastest in enterprise 3D
markets, while unit shipments will expand
rapidly in the consumer 3D market, with more-low-cost units driving
broader adoption”
The Maynooth strategy – high level“, how to harness the
potential of new technologies to enable greater flexibility and
effectiveness in teaching and learning on- and off-
campus”
“its commitment to excellence, innovation and
collegiality”
“invest in and develop library and information technology
services as critical enablers of our strategic goals”
The Maynooth strategy – library level
• Importance of our service
• Innovation in our service (proactive)
• 3D printing is just another service
• Focus on creativity
• “Innovation is our new service”
What’s the benefit?
• Give users what [we think] they want
• Broadens service provision
• Not all users want books (print or ‘e’)
• Increased traction with academic departments
• Staff views on technology opened up
and challenged
• Library seen as innovative
• Library as ‘centre for everything’ on campus
You never know a game changer..
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/pc/docs/article/990917/sony_m10.jpg
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“3D printing revolutionises our traditional relationship with cultural heritage. The museum visitor and the researcher are both facing unlimited possibilities: Artefacts that could only be
seen behind a glass display case can now be touched and felt. At the same time, exact replicas can travel out of the country of origin and thus become accessible to researchers across the
globe!”Dr Konstantinos Papadopoulos
Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Humanities
“In the Design Innovation course, we currently have access to a 3d printer and the benefits are becoming more and more apparent to me as I progress through each module. Having the
ability to quickly and cost effectively create a prototype of a concept which clearly communicates ideas to colleagues or end users is a great advantage throughout the innovation
process. Others now having access to the 3d printer within the library, facilitates an open collaboration between a diversity of people who don't already have access to the technology
within their respective departments.“Stephen Cullen
Msc student in Design Innovation
OPPORTUNITY
The future outlooks for managing 3D printing services in university libraries appear very positive. With careful
planning and execution, implementation of a library 3D printing studio can be fantastic opportunity for academic
libraries worldwide.
A model for managing 3D printing services in academic librariesby Scalfani, Vincent F; Sahib, Josh
Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 2013, Volume 72