1. Introduction

What is The Makery?

The Makery serves as a dynamic center of creativity and learning within our university, fostering a culture that's both inviting and accessible. It's where members of the CSUSM community to gather, create, invent, tinker, explore, discover and learn new skills using a variety of tools and materials.

The Makery prioritizes nurturing creativity, hands-on learning, and collaboration. With shared resources, a collaborative atmosphere, and boundless opportunities to make new friends, The Makery empowers everyone to actively create and experiment while emphasizing a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment. Through project-based work in this setting, patrons of the makerspace develop crucial skills and nurture a culture where every voice carries equal weight. The Makery aims to cultivate a vibrant community that advocates for inquiry, collaboration, and creativity, empowering everyone to become creators.

2. Location and facilities

The makerspace is situated in the 2nd-floor media wing of the university library, encompassing rooms 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, and 2105

The wing also includes reservable group study rooms (GSRs), which are separate from the makerspace facilities

3. Operating hours

•   Spring 2024 semester

       -   Monday–Thursday: 11am–6pm

       -   Friday: 11am–5pm

•   Summer 2024

       -   Monday–Thursday: 12pm–4pm

4. Access & Use

User Accessibility

Students, faculty, and staff have free access to the makerspace during its operating hours.

Group Study Rooms (GSRs)

• GSRs in makerspace area can be reserved during makerspace hours
• GSRs will not be accessible to students outside of makerspace hours

Sign-In

Visitors will fill out a brief sign-in Google Form.

Materials Usage

• The makerspace offers basic materials for prototyping
• Users can bring in and use specialized or higher-cost materials with staff permission
  • Before purchasing special supplies, users are encouraged to confirm with staff
    verbally

Equipment Use

•   Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis

       -   Reservations will not be made during the spring 2024 semester

       -   During future semesters, exceptions may be granted to students with course-
specific project work, who may reserve equipment in advance

       Board Games

•  Board games, table and chairs available for visitors to use in the game room
       -   Board games can be checked out on the 3rd floor

5. Equipment & Tools

•   Completion of training session will be recorded digitally under name and ID number

       -   Google Form will be filled out by staff or SA

       -   Form data will be transferred to Sheets document

•   Indication of training completion may be worn by patrons (clip on badge)

Equipment may be used freely after completion of equipment training

3D Printer (x1)

•   Prusa MKS3+

Cutting Machine (x1)

•   Silhouette Cameo Pro

Sewing Machines (x1)

•   Brother CS7000X Computerized Sewing Machine

Embroidery Machine (x2)

Craft Printer (x1)

•   Canon Pixma TS9521C

Basic Supplies

•   Scissors, string, tape, glue, cardboard, pens, pencils, etc.

Controlled Use

Training session required, must be requested each use, along with brief description of
intended use

•   Power Drill

•   Utility & Xacto Knives

•   Rotary Cutter

•   Paper Cutter