3-D Printers for Libraries: Volume 50 (Library Technology Reports)

Library Technology Reports (vol. 50 no. 5) "3-D Printers for Libraries" offers an explanation of the various types of 3-D printers, how they work, and the mateirals used. The Report describes a range of specific 3-D printing products appropriate for library use.

Jason Griffey is the founder and principal consultant at Evenly Distributed, a technology consulting firm for libraries and education. He has written extensively on libraries and technology, most recently a chapter in The Top Technologies Every Librarian Needs to Know: A LITA Guide. His previous book, Mobile Technology and Libraries, is a part of the award-winning Tech Set series. Named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2009, he has written and spoken internationally on topics such as the future of technology and libraries, personal electronics in the library, privacy, copyright, and intellectual property. He is the designer and director of The LibraryBox Project, an open source portable digital file distribution system.