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Libraries, Earl Grey, Hot
3D Printer

Libraries, Earl Grey, Hot

For those not familiar with Star Trek this post will look at my experiences purchasing and running a 3D printer in my public library. Back in July 2013 I acquired funding to purchase a Makerbot Replicator 2 and since September  3D printing services have been available to the public (both members and non-members) with positive results. I’m not going to talk about what a 3D printer is or how it works as there are plenty of resources for all that (or shameless plug: you can come to my workshop at
Mmmmm...Pi
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Mmmmm...Pi

A while ago I got the idea to use Raspberry Pi’s as replacement OPACs in my library. Cheap, linux based computers with a very small footprint made them the ideal choice for slim mount terminals on bay ends. Sadly there were issues with mounting them on the ends of shelving units (no power, networking etc.) so they just remained where they were for now but they still work. There is only one supplier of Raspberry Pi’s in Australia and that’s Element14 who were very helpful in setting up invoicin
Stay out of the shadows
ethics

Stay out of the shadows

Over the past few months I’ve been contemplating starting a new blog and was oddly provided the right motivation by declining to have a conference paper published. Proper etiquette dictates that I should properly introduce myself first. I am currently the eServices Coordinator at a single branch public library in Western Australia and over the span of my 11 year career I’ve managed to pick up several skill sets including server administration, simple programming, graphic design and anything else