The Makery Conduct, Content, & Events Policies

The Makery at CSUSM is a dedicated space for creativity, innovation, and learning, and is available for use by members of the CSUSM community (students, faculty, and staff). The following guidelines are intended to maintain an environment that is welcoming and inclusive.

The Makery Conduct Policy

To promote a safe, healthy, and respectful environment, all Makery guests must adhere to the CSUSM University Library's Conduct Policy, CSUSM’s Standards for Student Conduct, and all other applicable CSUSM policies. Guests will act following local, state, and federal laws. Users are required to adhere to all rules and policies applicable to both the University Library and The Makery. See the University Library’s Policies and Statements and The Makery's Safety Standards and Policies.

 

The Makery Content, Materials, and Equipment Use Policies

The Makery is a space for free expression and creativity, and the following guidelines must be observed concerning content creation in the space. While utilizing any Makery materials and equipment, guests must observe the following:

  • Materials and equipment may only be used for lawful and appropriate purposes. 
  • No individual will be allowed to use materials or equipment to manufacture content that:
    • Is prohibited by local, state, or federal law. 
    • Is intended for commercial purposes. 
    • Is unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses a threat to the well-being of others. 
    • Is inappropriate or obscene in a university setting and/or that contains hate speech or imagery, at the discretion of Makery staff and/or Library Administration. 
    • Infringes the copyright/intellectual property of another person, organization, or entity. 
  • Modification of any hardware or software is strictly prohibited.
  • Basic materials and supplies are provided free of charge. Advanced materials require staff approval and must be provided by patrons.
  • Duplication limits and exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  • Patrons are encouraged to report broken or damaged equipment, missing parts, accidents, injuries, or any unsafe or inappropriate behavior
  • The Makery is intended to be used for creative projects, including those that require specialized equipment and software. Makery laptops are to be used for makery-specific projects only, must remain at assigned stations and are intended for short term use. General-use computers needed for longer periods are located throughout the library.
  • All work should be saved on personal removable or cloud storage. Student files will not be retained on Makery computers.
  • Patrons are expected to maintain cleanliness within The Makery and return workspaces to their original condition. 
  • Consuming food and drinks in the equipment space (“the Kitchen”) is prohibited in order to maintain a clean and safe environment. The University Library Food and Drink Policy applies in group work areas within The Makery.

University staff reserve the right to:

  • Require users to discontinue working on a project in The Makery 
  • Suspend or deny access to The Makery for individuals who fail to follow policies
  • Institute limits of time on machines as needed to accommodate other makers
  • Institute project dupliction limits on machines as needed to accommodate other makers

 

For further guidance on permissible and non-permissible activities, please refer to the University Library's Conduct Policy, CSUSM’s Standards for Student Conduct, and all other applicable CSUSM policies.

 

Event Guidelines & Requests 

CSUSM staff, faculty, and recognized student organizations may request to hold workshops or events in The Makery. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and scheduled according to space, staff, and materials availability. The following guidelines apply to all events:

  • As a public institution, the University Library does not endorse or prioritize any viewpoint with regard to events scheduled in The Makery by CSUSM staff, faculty, or students. Makery events are scheduled based on space, personnel, and materials availability, and event hosting does not equate to an endorsement or support of the viewpoint of the organizers by The Makery or the University Library. 
  • Guests should not schedule and/or promote events in the space without prior approval through the processes outlined below. 
  • Events should not feature the production of content for commercial purposes, and should comply with all Makery content, materials, and equipment use policies. 
  • Existing Library- and Makery-scheduled events that conflict with requested events will take priority in scheduling. 

 

Staff & Faculty Event Requests

  • CSUSM staff and faculty may request to schedule events or activities in The Makery that comply with Makery policies. 
  • CSUSM staff or faculty wishing to lead a workshop or event in The Makery should submit a detailed event request for approval through the event request form, or by emailing makery@csusm.edu. This helps ensure that adequate resources and space are available, and that events comply with Makery policies. 
  • Event-related designs and projects to be produced in The Makery and event promotional material must be submitted for approval in advance to makery@csusm.edu.

 

Student Event Requests

  • Recognized CSUSM student organizations may request to schedule events or activities in The Makery that comply with Makery policies. A list of currently recognized student organizations is available here. 
  • Students wishing to schedule a workshop or event in The Makery must submit an event request form for consideration. This helps ensure that adequate resources and space are available, and that events comply with Makery policies.
  • Event-related designs and projects to be produced in The Makery and event promotional material must be submitted for approval in advance through the event request form or to makery@csusm.edu. 
  • Individual students or non-recognized student groups may use the space on a drop-in basis, but should not schedule or promote events in the space.