SPEC Kit 348: Rapid Fabrication/Makerspace Services (September 2015)
Micah Altman, Matthew Bernhardt, Lisa F. Horowitz, Wenqing Lu, Randi Shapiro · SPEC Kit - Association of Research Libraries. Systems and Procedures Exchange Center/Kit - Association of Research Libraries. Systems and Procedures Exchange Center · 2015
This SPEC Kit explores current ARL member library engagement with 3-D printing, rapid fabrication and digitization technologies, and makerspaces. This study covers the types of service offerings libraries provide, the location of these services, the hardware and software that is available for users, service hours and staffing, user outreach and training, budget and funding, and evaluation of the service.