The Maker Space in the Campus Library is up and running, and its available to students, faculty, and staff.

window with colorful vinyl text that reads Maker Space and showing off examples of 3D printed items.

What is maker space?

A maker space is a collaborative workspace that provides tools and technology for people to design, create, and learn through hands-on activities. It’s a great resource for students needing to make a prototype or a model for their class or business, print something they might need for everyday use or to solve a problem, or design something fun for an event. This space is for both work and play. Come with your ideas and create something!

Technology Currently Available

MakerBot 3D printer,
Carvey CNC machine (for wood, acrylic, aluminum)
Cricut
Cricut easy press and easy press mini
Button maker
Supplies for book binding and zine creation (scissors, paper cutter, bone folder, rulers, backing, paper, hole punches, scrap paper, cardstock, binding glue, cutting mats, etc.)

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Projects can run long, especially if you plan to use the Carvey or MakerBot, so plan accordingly. If you can only come by after 4 pm, please schedule a time to stop in with a librarian. We can get you set up and we can run projects overnight as necessary.

Safety Supplies Offered

Goggles/eye protection
Noise canceling headphones
Masks

Limited Supplies Available

While we offer limited supply of basic material, we recommend people bring the material they need to complete their project, including specialty paper, vinyl, clothing, boards, and so on.

Iron-on vinyl
Vinyl
Cardstock
Small, pine wood blocks
PLA filament (assorted colors)
25 in, 2 in, and 3 in buttons

If you’re new to using the space, please talk to a librarian on staff first. We can make sure you get a safety overview and know how to operate everything correctly. Have questions? Ask us at iueref@iu.edu.