Welcome to the Xavier University Library Makerspace!
The Xavier University Library Makerspace is available to all students, faculty, and staff - whether for class or personal projects!
The Makerspace is a creative, dynamic space where people invent, build, and learn. Through generous grants from SWON and the Xavier University Women of Excellence, the makerspace opened in the spring of 2016 and was the first academic makerspace in the region.
With all sorts of technology and tools including 3D printers, a laser etcher, Cricut Maker, heat presses, sewing and embroidery machine, Raspberry Pis, Ozobots, Spheros, and more, students, faculty, and staff can make and create.
Spring 2024 Semester Hours:
Monday 11am - 12pm // 1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 11:30am // 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 12:30pm // 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 12pm // 1 - 5pm
Located on the first floor of McDonald Library, the Makerspace offers individualized assistance with all of the resources we offer. Although we welcome drop-ins during open hours, a reservation is strongly recommended. Reserve your time HERE.
Until further notice, these materials are completely free for both class and personal projects up to the following:
After the above limits are reached, the following pricing structure goes into effect for personal projects (class projects are always free with proof of assignment):
| Material | Price |
|---|---|
| 3D printing filament | 5 cents per gram |
| 2.25" Buttons or Magnets | 25 cents each |
| 1.25" Button | 10 cents each |
| Stickers | $1 per page |
| Vinyl | $2 per foot |
| Heat Transfer (Iron On) Vinyl | $4 per foot |
| Glitter or cardstock paper | $1 per foot |
| Materials for laser cutting/etching currently unavailable |
á Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance á
Direct any questions about how to prepare for your visit to 3dprint@xavier.edu.
Faculty: Plan a Class with Us!
The Makerspace offers sessions customized to fit your class - no matter the discipline. Work with your library liaison or Digital Initiatives Librarian, Leslie Whitford, to make arrangements today!
