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Manchester Campus Library

Manchester Makerspace at Damato Library

The Raymond F. Damato Library Makerspace advances the library mission by providing the campus community with accessible space, tools, and expertise to foster creativity, innovation, inquiry and connection.

The Library gratefully acknowledges the MCC Foundation and the estate of Raymond F. Damato for providing the funding to support the library's makerspace.

Hours of Operation

The Makerspace is open when the library opens and closes one hour before the library closes. The equipment in the Makerspace may be used with staff supervision during the following hours, Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM until 2:30 PM by appointment.

 

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Other Policies

  • The Makerspace is open to current Connecticut State Community College students, faculty and staff. Priority of use will be given to Manchester campus-affiliated users.
  • While students may use the Makerspace as a study area, it is intended for making or crafting, not general studying. Reservations take priority for using the space so you may be asked to leave if a class or club has reserved the space.
  • The Makerspace is not intended for commercial use or mass production.
  • First-time equipment users are required to meet with a Makerspace staff member.  Staff will provide training in use and safe operation of the equipment during this initial meeting.
  • Appointments for projects that don't require use of the equipment are not necessary. For groups larger than 6 people, we ask that you email us and provide advance notice so that the Makerspace staff can best accommodate you.
  • We reserve the right to refuse access for the creation of weapons, contraband, or other items in violation of campus policy or the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Users are permitted to bring their own materials if they are on the approved list of supplies. Materials used with the Glowforge lasercutter must be "proof grade."
  • 3D print jobs are required to book an initial consult 30 min appointment with Makerspace staff. Makerspace staff will guide you the process and forecast the expected complete date.
  • 3D printing is available to students free of charge up to 50g of PLA per semester. Library Makerspace staff will inform students ahead of time if their print job exceeds the budget or time constraints.
  • The library will stock basic supplies such as 3D printer filament, crafting plywood, acrylic, and adhesive or heat transfer vinyl. Manchester campus students, faculty and staff are eligible to use these supplies free of charge with limits for certain types of materials.
  • Refunds will be issued only in cases involving equipment malfunctions.