Makerspace Guidelines

Access

All of our Makerspace services and tools are available to all currently affiliated students, faculty, and staff at NC State who have completed our safety orientation. You must have a valid NC State ID number and Unity ID.

Safety

The Makerspace has a Safety Plan which ensures the safety of our users and staff. Staff are regularly trained in the execution of the Safety Plan, and all users of the Hill Library Makerspace are required to attend an orientation which includes training on safe use of the space and its tools. Some specific rules of note:

  • We do not allow the use of outside cutting tools in the Makerspace.
  • Only qualified full-time Libraries staff members are allowed to use the laser cutter, unless explicit and project-specific permission is given by such a staff member.

Intellectual Property

Users of the Makerspace agree to this statement on intellectual property:

"I warrant that I am authorized to use the applicable files, data, images, or any other materials (collectively “Content”) in the Makerspace and that the use of the Content will not infringe upon any third-party’s copyright, patent, trademark trade secret or other proprietary or intellectual property rights."

Content and Use Limitations

Makerspace users are expected to use the Makerspace exclusively for lawful purposes that respect the policies of North Carolina State University and the Libraries as well as the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, staff, and patrons. Particularly, we prohibit using Makerspace equipment to create any objects that endanger anyone, including weapons in violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269. In compliance with the law and University policies, the Libraries will not print any object that may function as a weapon or part of a weapon.

In the Hill Library Makerspace, we ask that users only use one 3D printer at a time so that we can effectively serve a large number of users with a small amount of space and equipment.

Terms of Service and User Agreement

Hours

Makerspace hours are governed by the following rules:

  • Closed when the University closes or suspends normal operations
  • Closed on University holidays
  • Shortened hours during (non-holiday) breaks when classes are not in session
  • Closed on weekends that fall immediately before or after University holidays or breaks (e.g., Sunday before Labor Day, Sunday after Spring Break)
  • Shortened hours during intersessions
  • Regular summer hours will be shorter than regular fall/spring semester hours

 

Makerspace Community Guidelines

The Makerspace strives to ensure that this space and community are welcoming and affirming for everyone involved. This means that everyone -- including staff, users, and guests -- has an important role to play in contributing to a respectful and positive environment. That’s why we ask you to reflect on the way you interact in the Makerspace. When we speak, the impact of our words is just as important as our intent. We ask that you engage in the Makerspace with exploration and curiosity, while being kind and intentional with your words for the sake of our community. In particular, please be thoughtful about whether your behavior might be disruptive, disturb others, or interfere with the appropriate use of the facility. Harassing speech, violent conduct, and threatening behavior are never permitted under our policies.

For more information, see University Rule 02.61.05 – Use of the NC State University Libraries and the Code of Student Conduct.