What is the Makerspace?
- A community space for students, staff, and faculty located inside the Library
What can I do in the Makerspace?
- You can utilize materials, tools, and the workspace to create individual and/or group projects, learn new tools, ask for help with technology, or just hang out and destress
How do I use the Makerspace?
- Email makerspace@csumb.edu to request a visit for a tour, class visit, workshop, or group
- Stop by during our open hours
- Participate in a workshop
- General access materials are available in the main room and other tools are available by request
- Some equipment requires training and/or a student assistant or staff member to be present
Is the Makerspace free?
- Yes, materials and tools are free to use while in the Makerspace (to continue providing this free service, you must utilize materials, tools or equipment in the Makerspace)
- Limit projects to a reasonable amount of supplies - using what you need for your projects
- Start your projects with materials from our scrap bins when possible
- Return all partially used but still usable materials to the scrap bins or shelves where you found them
What is a reasonable amount of supplies? Think about your project (how big, what tools, how long will it take. what materials are needed, how many, etc) - now, could all 7,500 students on campus make this project with the available materials you can see in the Makerspace?
- If the answer is yes, then it is probably a reasonable use of materials
- If the answer is no, then you should ask a Makerspace employee or modify your project
- If you really want to make your project still - email makerspace@csumb.edu to get some guidance
How do I get help in the Makerspace?
- Student assistants and Makerspace staff are available to help
- Ask for help at the check in desk or ask anyone wearing a lab coat or apron
Can I sell what I make in the Makerspace?
- No, for us to provide these materials to you for educational purposes - you are not allowed to sell anything
Can I keep things that I make in the Makerspace?
- You are welcome to keep anything you make in the Makerspace or give your projects away as gifts
When can I use the 3D printer? (laser cutter, vinyl cutter, heat presses, sewing machines, etc.)
- 3D printers and other tools are available by request and/or during workshops, check out this 3D printing quick guide to get you started with setting up a file or email any questions to makerspace@csumb.edu
- Specialty equipment requires training and a trained student staff member to be present with enough additional staff to assist participants in the general access space
