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Welcome to the Xavier University Library Makerspace!

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.

UPDATE: Makerspace B/Student Resource Room is now OPEN.

AND the elevator in the McDonald Library is working!

Hours and Location

Summer Hours:

CLOSED JUNE 9-30

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY IN JULY: https://xavier.libcal.com/appointments/whitford

 
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.

For questions or inquiries about using the Makerspace outside of scheduled hours, please contact Leslie Whitford.

Makerspace B, located in the library basement, is self-serve and open whenever the McDonald Library is open.

Pricing Information

Until further notice, these materials are completely free for both class and personal projects up to the following:

  • 3D printing up to 50g
  • 20 buttons or magnets
  • 2 sheets of stickers
  • 2 ft of vinyl
  • 1 ft of heat transfer vinyl
  • 1 ft of glitter or cardstock paper

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

BUTTON MAKING IN THE XAVIER MAKERSPACE

Use these templates for making buttons in the Xavier Makerspace!

Makerspace One Sheet Fall 2024

Meet the Digital Initiatives Librarian

Profile Photo
Leslie Whitford
she/her/hers
Contact:
513-745-2028
Website

Video created by Julia Hootman, Xavier University Class of 2025

Reserve Equipment/Space

á Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance á

Drop-ins are more than welcome in the Makerspace. To best serve you, we request you make a reservation ahead of time.

The following workstations are available:

  • 3D Printer
  • Laser Cutter and Engraver
  • Cricut Maker 3 and Heat Press
    • Vinyl, stickers, iron-ons, etc
  • Virtual Reality/High End PC
  • Button maker
  • Makerspace Tour (brief overview of what we offer)
  • Club Swag Kits

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.

Faculty

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!

Check out our Faculty Resources page and our Course Specific Resources to see what other classes have done.

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