Tuesday, April 29, 2014

May: The Nuts and Bolts of 3D Printing for Librarians: Part 1 of 2 (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

May 20 (1-2 pm Mountain)
Part 1: Past, Present, and Future of the 3D Printed World - Understanding What They Are and How They Work.  Paul Waak (Library Consultant, Waak Enterprises) will provide a brief history on 3D printers and then delve into how they work and are being used around the world today. He will talk about the costs of various 3D printers, features to look for when buying one, and will provide a list of supplies to have on hand when using one. Paul will also provide information on various software to use with 3D printers and make resource recommendations for keeping current in this area. He will also discuss future possibilities with 3D printers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html