Access
The Workshop is available to users who meet all of the following criteria:
- have a Glen Ellyn Public Library card in good standing or have reciprocal borrowing privileges at Glen Ellyn Public Library
- are high school age or older
- complete, sign, and file a copy of The Workshop User Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability .
Usage
The Workshop has a maximum capacity of six users. If the maximum capacity is reached, users who do not have an equipment reservation and guests accompanying users with equipment reservations may be asked to step outside.
Use of The Workshop constitutes acceptance of these guidelines and the Makerspace Use Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability , regardless of whether a user has signed the agreement.
The library reserves the right to refuse any material, project, or item creation request.
Library-sponsored activities, classes, and programs have priority use of the makerspace.
Orders will not be taken for 3D prints.
Equipment BOOKINGs
Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders who meet the Access requirements above may make one equipment booking per week. Non-Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders cannot book equipment. Users with bookings have priority use of The Workshop.
Bookings will be held for 10 minutes past the start time. Users should plan to wrap up their project by the end of their booking; however, they may continue to use The Workshop if
- there is available capacity; and
- there are no other users waiting to use the equipment or space
Walk-in users
Users who meet the Access requirements above may use The Workshop on a same-day walk-in basis, if there is capacity to accommodate them. Walk-in users will be given an hour-long equipment reservation.
Behavior
While in The Workshop, users agree to:
- Comply with Glen Ellyn Public Library policies and obey local, state, and federal laws. The library reserves the right to suspend or terminate use privileges of any person in violation of library policy or local, state, or federal law.
- Immediately report issues, accidents, or injuries to staff.
- Be responsible for the creation and storage of their own digital files. The library is not responsible for data loss during the creation or digitization process.
- Ensure that when they are finished, stations are clean and any tools or accessories that were used are in their original location.
- Use one piece of equipment at a time.
- Remain with equipment and be responsible for the equipment while it runs.*
- Not use the makerspace as mass-production fabrication facility.
- Not store user materials, projects, equipment, or other personal property in the makerspace.
- Assume personal responsibility for data loss during the creation or digitization process.
- Limit 3D print job time to six hours.
*Users of the 3D printer do not need to stay with the machine the entire print time, but they must come and set up the print job.
Materials
Provided by the Library
The library offers materials for purchase with select equipment. Materials will be sold at cost plus shipping. Material availability is not guaranteed, and prices are subject to change. The library does not offer refunds for materials used or for any remnants.
Bring Your Own
Users may bring in their own materials for use with some of the equipment in The Workshop. When in doubt, staff will err on the side of caution regarding appropriate materials to ensure a safe environment for all users and minimize wear and tear on equipment.
The following supplies must be purchased from The Workshop:
- 3D printer filament
- Large Format Printer printer media
- Sublimation Printer paper and ink
Users may be asked to provide original packaging, a receipt, and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet for any material purchased outside of The Workshop to facilitate approval for use.
Programs
Registration
- Maker programs are available for Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders
- Maker program registration begins at noon 30 days prior to the event
- Registrants are subject to the Access guidelines
Attendance
The Workshop door will open five minutes prior to the program start time. Only participants whose registration status is “Complete” will be allowed to enter. There will be no admittance day-of for “Waitlist” registrants.
The Workshop door will close five minutes after the program start time. Late participants will not be allowed to enter once the door has closed.
Some Youth maker programs may take place in The Workshop. Participants in these programs will be accompanied by and under the supervision of library staff.
