These procedures establish guidelines for use of Twinsburg Public Library’s 3D printing service. By using this service the patron agrees to the following procedures.
How do I submit a request?
Patrons who wish to request a 3D model can submit an .stl file to librarian@twinsburglibrary.org. Please include your library card number when making a request.
Patrons are limited to printing one 3D print request at a time and must pick up their previous print before submitting a new request. If a 3D model consists of multiple separate parts, each part will constitute a single item. The Library may refuse to print 3D models that contain errors or are beyond the capabilities of the Library’s equipment.
How long will my request take?
The Twinsburg Public Library cannot guarantee completion times. Library staff will contact patrons when printing is complete. Unclaimed prints are disposed of after two weeks and the cost of the print is charged to the patron's library card.
How much does it cost to print?
The cost of printing is $0.05 per gram of plastic used. Library staff may estimate the price before printing, but the exact price may only be given once printing has been completed. Library staff may make slight alterations to models such as adding supports to make them printable. Patrons are responsible for any extra cost associated with alterations to their designs. All 3D models must be paid in full before being released to patrons.
What equipment is used?
The Library uses a Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer, the maximum dimensions of models this 3D printer can produce are 220x220x250mm. All 3D Models printed by the library use gray PLA filament, patrons may not supply their own filament for 3D prints.
What if my print is unsuccessful?
Twinsburg Public Library does not guarantee that any 3D model will print successfully. If a print fails due to staff error or hardware failure the patron will not be charged. However, patrons may be charged if the print fails due to an error within the 3D model. The Library may refuse to reprint the object after two unsuccessful attempts.
Where can I find 3D Models?
Websites like Thingiverse have a variety of ready-to-print 3D models available, or try making your own using a web program like Tinkercad.
Limitations on Use
The Twinsburg Public Library’s 3D printing service is designed for rapid prototyping and patron enjoyment and creativity. This service is not intended for production or manufacturing, and the Library reserves the right to refuse to print large numbers of identical objects.
The Twinsburg Public Library’s 3D printers may be used for lawful purposes only. Patrons are not permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to produce materials that:
- Violate local, state, or federal laws or regulations;
- Look like, function as, or appear to function as weapons or parts thereof;
- Appear unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or that otherwise pose a threat to the health or safety of others;
- May be construed as obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment; or
- Potentially violate the intellectual property rights of another.
The Twinsburg Public Library reserves the right to refuse to print any 3D models, including, without limitation, those that it believes may violate these procedures or the Policy on Patron Conduct or that may result in legal action against the Library or its employees.
Protection of Patron Intellectual Property
While the Twinsburg Public Library encourages patrons to use its 3D printing services for innovation and invention, due to the public nature of its facilities, the Twinsburg Public Library cannot guarantee the security of patrons’ intellectual property rights such as copyright or trade secrets. Models may be printed within view of the public, and the Library may photograph and/or record the printing process and publish such photographs and/or recordings in any type of media now in existence or hereafter created, including, without limitation, print, social media, television, and the Internet. Patrons using the Library’s 3D printing services must accept the risk that their intellectual property may be exposed to or copied by others. The Twinsburg Public Library reserves the right to delete patrons’ 3D model files once printing is complete. By submitting or requesting content or objects to be printed, the patron agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Twinsburg Public Library harmless in, all matters related to the printing of that item, as set forth below.
Indemnification
By using the Library’s 3D printing services, you agree to release from, indemnify, and hold harmless the Twinsburg Public Library, its officers, employees, board members, agents, and representatives from and against any and all suits, claims, damages, losses, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), settlements, and judgments arising out of or relating to your 3D model, including, without limitation, any claims for personal injury and infringement or misappropriation of any copyright, trademark, or patent.
Disclaimer of Liability and Warranty
By using the Library’s 3D printing services, you agree to assume the risk of, and acknowledge that the Twinsburg Public Library disclaims all liability for, any and all injuries (including death) resulting from use of 3D models created using equipment owned by the Library. You also agree that 3D models possess certain inherent weaknesses and limitations and may not be suitable for all applications, including, without limitation, those for which they are designed and intended. You further agree to assume the risk of, and acknowledge that the Twinsburg Public Library disclaims all liability for, damages or claims for infringement of intellectual property rights arising from your use of the Library’s 3D printing services.
THE TWINSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ASSOCIATED WITH 3D MODELS PRODUCED AND/OR DESIGNED USING ITS EQUIPMENT.