3D Printing Policy
As part of our mission to inform, educate, and culturally enrich the population of the City of Alamosa and the San Luis Valley, the Alamosa Public Library provides access to technology that offers 3-D Printing to the public. A nominal fee will be charged. These are staff-mediated services and are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be permitted during Library hours by appointment only. An appointment may be obtained by phone, in-person, by email or via an online form.
I. Procedures
A. Use of the 3D printer is at the discretion of the designated library staff. Only designated Library staff will have hands-on access to the 3D printer.
B. Individuals may submit only one file at a time for printing; however, if time and staffing permit, Library staff, in their sole discretion, may permit an individual to submit more than one file for printing. Files containing more than one object are permitted. Patrons are solely responsible for the creation and editing of design files.
C. The patron must make an appointment, fill out the 3D Printing Request Form (attached), and obtain the designated flash drive for file transfer. Personal flash drives will not be accepted by staff for 3D printing.
D. The Alamosa Public Library will attempt to complete patron print jobs within 7 business days.
E. Prints will only be made using resin provided by the Alamosa Public Library.
F. The Alamosa Public Library is not responsible for any damage, loss, or security of data arising from the use of its computers or network, nor the functionality or quality of content produced on the 3-D printer.
II. Fees
A. The cost to print is $0.10 per ml of material (rounded up to the nearest whole ml) used for printing as well as $0.10 per 100 layers (rounded up to the nearest 100), as estimated by the slicing software. In addition to these variable costs, there is a $2.00 processing fee.
B. Payment is due prior to printing.
C. Refunds are not permitted for items that are not picked up within the allotted time frame.
III. Content of Prints
A. The Alamosa Public Library reserves the right to refuse production of any content at any time at the discretion of the Library Manager, using the criteria listed below.
B. The 3D printer may be used for lawful purposes only. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printer to create objects that are prohibited by state or federal law. Examples of specific content that will not be produced includes, but is not limited to:
C. Supervision of the use of the 3D printer by Library staff does not constitute knowledge or acknowledgement of any unapparent final use of the 3D product and the Library specifically disclaims any knowledge thereof.
D. By submitting content or objects, the patron agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials.
The 3D printing Request Form is included in the printable version of the 3D Printing Policy. There is also an online version of the form on our 3D Printing page.
Approved Library Board of Trustees
May 24, 2022
