Design Lab - Mascoutah Public Library

The Design Lab was made possible by funds provided by the Project Next Generation Grant.

It is equipped with a Makerbot Sketch 3D Printer, a computer, an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil, an Eco Tank 8550 photo printer, a Cricut Maker 3, and a Cricut Easy Press heat press. The Design lab is open for patron use by reservation, just like the library’s study room. We have it divided into two stations, the iPad station and the computer station. Each station can have a group of up to four patrons.

Use of the 3D print is $0.10 per gram of filament used.

The photo printer is $0.50 per sheet printed.

There is no cost to use the Cricut or heat press, but patrons must supply their own materials.

See guidelines for full use details.

Design Lab Guidelines

The Design Lab is located within the Teen Room and is open to use by any library patron.
The Design Lab is equipped with two computer stations, a 3D printer, photo printer, and Cricut machine. Each computer station may be reserved separately by patrons either alone or working in a group of up to four.
Design Lab computers are not for general internet browsing by patrons.
Using Design Lab computers for general internet browsing will be considered a violation as laid out in the Breach of Policy section of the Mascoutah Public Library’s Computer Use policy.
In the design lab, children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times.

Equipment Use policy

3D PRINTER

The Mascoutah Public Library has a 3D Printer that is available for non-commercial public use.
Printing costs $0.10 per gram of filament used.
This includes any additional supports needed during printing and may not reflect the printed product’s final weight.
3D prints must be picked up within 7 days of completion by the individual who requested the print or they will become property of the Mascoutah Public Library.
Designs for printing must be submitted as one of the following file types: MakerBot (.makerbot),
STL (.stl), .catpar,t .dae, .gib, .iges, .ipt, .obj, .par, .sab, .sat, .sldprt, .Thing, .wrl, .xt, or .3mf. Files may be submitted via a USB flash drive or by email to library@mascoutah.lib.il.us if file size allows.
The maximum print dimensions are 8.66in x 7.87in x 9.84in.
When requesting a print, a patron may request any of the available filament colors.
All print requests must abide by the following restrictions.
Only Mascoutah Public Library staff members may operate the 3D printer.
Non-commercial use of the 3D printer is at the discretion of library staff, and quantities will be limited.
The 3D printer may be used for lawful purposes only.
The Mascoutah Public Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printer to create objects that are:
In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. The printer will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.
Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others; such as, guns, knives, or any other weapon or weapon components.
In violation of the Mascoutah Public Library’s Computer Use policy.
Supervision of the use of the 3D printer by library staff does not constitute knowledge or acknowledgement of any unapparent final use of the 3D product and the library specifically disclaims any knowledge thereof. By using the 3D printer patrons acknowledge and accept following: By submitting content or objects, the patron agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials.
The Mascoutah Public Library is not responsible for any damage, loss, or security of data arising from the use of its computers or network, nor for the functionality or quality of content produced on the
3D printer.by a supervising adult at all times.

Photo Printer

The Mascoutah Public Library has a photo printer that is available for non-commercial public use.
Use of the photo printer is $0.50 per sheet.
Patrons may request to use their own paper in the photo printer.
The Mascoutah Public Library reserves the right to refuse any requested use of patron paper.
The Mascoutah Public Library is not responsible for any damage to or loss of patron paper, nor for the quality of content produced on the photo printer.
Patrons are responsible for any damage caused to the photo printer due to use of patron provided paper.
Patrons will not use the photo printer to print anything that is:
Unlawful or in violation of another’s intellectual property rights. The printer will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.
In violation of the Mascoutah Public Library’s Computer Use policy.
Supervision of the use of the photo printer by library staff does not constitute knowledge or acknowledgement of any unapparent final use of the product and the library specifically disclaims any knowledge thereof. By using the photo printer patrons acknowledge and accept following:
By submitting content or objects, the patron agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials.
The Mascoutah Public Library is not responsible for any damage, loss, or security of data arising from the use of its computers or network, nor for the quality of content produced on the photo printer.

Cricut

The Mascoutah Public Library has a Cricut electric cutting and drawing machine that is available for non-commercial public use.
There is no cost to use the Cricut or the library’s Cricut hardware.
Outside hardware may not be used with the Cricut. Patrons may request the library purchase additional hardware if the library’s current hardware is unable to support their project.
Patrons must provide their own materials for use in the Cricut.
The Mascoutah Public Library reserves the right to refuse use of any material in the Cricut.
The Mascoutah Public Library is not responsible for any damage to or loss of patron materials, nor for the functionality or quality of content produced on the Cricut.
Patrons are responsible for any damage caused to the Cricut or the library’s Cricut supplies due to use of patron provided materials.
Patrons will not use the Cricut to produce anything:
Unlawful or in violation of another’s intellectual property rights. The Cricut will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.
In violation of the Mascoutah Public Library’s Computer Use policy.
Supervision of the use of the Cricut by library staff does not constitute knowledge or acknowledgement of any unapparent final use of the product and the library specifically disclaims any knowledge thereof. By using the Cricut patrons acknowledge and accept following:
By submitting content or objects, the patron agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials.
The Mascoutah Public Library is not responsible for any damage, loss, or security of data arising from the use of its computers or network, nor for the quality of content produced on the Cricut.