3d printing in libraries
‘3D Printing in Medical Libraries’ Offers Great Advice for Librarians & Users Too
In Melanie J. Norton’s recently published book review of 3D Printing in Medical Libraries: A Crash Course in Supporting Innovation in Health Care, by Jennifer Herron, we learn more about…
Library Makerspaces Bring Technology to the Public
Libraries are some of my favorite places, and I know I’m not alone in that sentiment. The obvious reason for that is that they’re full of books, but they’re so…
Young Girl Goes to the Library and Gets a 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand
Libraries are so wonderful. I’m not embarrassed to gush about them, because they’re one of my favorite things in the world. They’ve helped me discover some of my favorite books…
The Importance of Libraries to the Economy: ALA Releases New Publication on Advancing Entrepreneurship
I’ve made no secret of my love for libraries, and one of my favorite stories to follow here at 3DPrint.com is the ever-growing involvement of the American Library Association in creating…
Middle Schoolers Impress, Showing off Complex Winning Designs in 3D Printing Contest at Illinois Public Library
Learning and competing are two elements you will find go together in nearly every culture, and especially the educational arena. It’s also a natural part of the artistic process as…
American Library Association Continues to Stress the Importance of Public Access to 3D Printing
I love libraries. A lot of people consider them outdated in our current era of Amazon and eBooks, but I still find them incredibly important, on both a personal and…
California Firefighter 3D Prints a Pool Filter Basket with Help from Local Library
We’ve seen 3D printed air conditioners, couches, bicycles, cars, and even houses. Each and every day we are surprised by yet another use for this incredible technology which very few…
US Libraries Begin Offering Free 3D Printing to Public Amidst Learning Curves and Legal Questions
What if all it took to gain access to the technology of 3D printing was your plastic library card? Considering it’s been hard to even find a book about 3D…
The Mummy in the Library: 3D Printing as the New Monster Creation
By now, the myth of the library as a repository of dusty books, occasionally leading to the unleashing of a mythical mummy, has been well put to rest in most…
