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, button makers, Raspberry Pis, Ozobots, Spheros, and more, students, faculty, and staff can make and create.
If you are making a digital media project and looking for poster printing, recording spaces and equipment, or computers with Adobe Creative Cloud, head to the Digital Media Lab on the 3rd floor of the CLC under the stairwell.
Summer Hours:
CLOSED JUNE 9-30
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY IN JULY: https://xavier.libcal.com/appointments/whitford
Makerspace B, located in the library basement, is self-serve and open whenever the McDonald Library is open.
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 |
Video created by Julia Hootman, Xavier University Class of 2025
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.
Makerspace B, located in the library basement, is self-serve and open whenever the McDonald Library is open.
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!
Check out our Faculty Resources page and our Course Specific Resources to see what other classes have done.
The Makerspace offers Team Building sessions customized to fit your department, student group, or special event.
Check out our Team Building page to see what activities are available and ideas how your team could benefit from time in the Makerspace.
