3D printing and scanning at the Dalhousie University Libraries: a pilot project
3D printing and scanning at the Dalhousie University Libraries: a pilot project
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DOI：
10.1108/07378831311303912
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发表时间：
2013-01-01
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影响因子：
3.4
通讯作者：
Gallant, Riel
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作者：
Groenendyk, Michael;Gallant, Riel
目的-本文的目的是描述新斯科舍省哈利法克斯的达尔豪西大学图书馆如何实施3D打印和扫描技术。将概述这些技术在数据可视化和归档实践方面的好处，以及以图书馆为中心的3D打印和扫描服务的潜在用户群。设计/方法/方法-本文介绍了达尔豪西大学图书馆购买3D打印机和扫描仪的原因，维护这些技术和指导学生使用这些技术的挑战，以及达尔豪西的教职员工和学生如何利用这些技术进行自己的研究目的。结果- 3D打印和扫描技术可以使用更广泛的院系比传统上有机会获得他们。图书馆在大学校园中所扮演的独特角色使它们能够成为这些技术的通用接入点。通过提供3D扫描技术，他们也可以使用这种技术内部存档purposes.Originality/值-虽然已经写了很多关于3D打印和扫描技术，很少有人写这些技术如何与学术图书馆。本文为进一步探索3D技术如何改善和扩展图书馆服务奠定了基础。
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to describe how 3D printing and scanning technology was implemented by the Dalhousie University Libraries in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Insights will be outlined about the benefits of these technologies in terms of data visualization and archival practices, as well as the potential user base for library-centered 3D printing and scanning services.Design/methodology/approach - This paper describes why the Dalhousie University Libraries purchased a 3D printer and scanner, the challenges of maintaining these technologies and instructing students in their use, and how Dalhousie faculty members and students have made use of these technologies for their own research purposes.Findings - 3D printing and scanning technologies can be of use to a much wider range of Faculties than have traditionally had access to them. The unique role libraries have on university campuses allows them to function as universal access points for these technologies. By offering 3D scanning technology, they can also use this technology internally for archival purposes.Originality/value - While much has been written on 3D printing and scanning technology, very little has been written about how these technologies could relate to academic libraries. This paper sets the groundwork for further exploration into how 3D technologies can improve and expand library services.