3D printers are one of the biggest technological developments in the past year. These printers allow anyone to become a creator. During this in-person session, attendees will see how 3D printers work, get an opportunity to interact with one and experience how an idea constructed in software can become a reality by printing actual objects.

This half-day session will focus on:

• 3D printing basics
• Determining if a 3D printer is something your library should acquire
• Introduction to 3D creation software
• Why libraries should be at the forefront of the Makerspace movement
• How libraries can set-up a Makerspace within their library

Presented by: Diana Silveira, Novare Library Services
Diana Silveira is the President of Novare Library Services. Novare Library Services provides training to libraries and their end-users, web-development and technology infrastructure to libraries. Before Novare Library Services, Diana was the Virtual Manager of Florida's Ask a Librarian, a statewide LSTA project helping over 70,000 residents via live chat, email and text messaging. She has an MLIS from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. When not playing with gadgets and gizmos, she enjoys diving, kayaking and other water-related fun.

Registration deadline:  04/01/2014

Staff from Florida libraries may register for this workshop at no charge. Priority will be given to SEFLIN members. Non-members will be placed on a waiting list and added as space permits after the registration deadline.

Non-Member Registration Form