1. Introduction
What is The Makery?
The Makery serves as a dynamic center of creativity and learning within our university,
fostering a culture that's both inviting and accessible. It's where members of the
CSUSM community to gather, create, invent, tinker, explore, discover and learn new
skills using a variety of tools and materials.
The Makery prioritizes nurturing creativity, hands-on learning, and collaboration. With
shared resources, a collaborative atmosphere, and boundless opportunities to make
new friends, The Makery empowers everyone to actively create and experiment while
emphasizing a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment. Through project-based
work in this setting, patrons of the makerspace develop crucial skills and nurture a
culture where every voice carries equal weight. The Makery aims to cultivate a vibrant
community that advocates for inquiry, collaboration, and creativity, empowering
everyone to become creators.
2. Location and facilities
• The makerspace is situated in the 2nd-floor media wing of the university library,
encompassing rooms 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, and 2105
• The wing also includes reservable group study rooms (GSRs), which are separate
from the makerspace facilities
3. Operating hours
• Spring 2024 semester
- Monday–Thursday: 11am–6pm
- Friday: 11am–5pm
• Summer 2024
- Monday–Thursday: 12pm–4pm
4. Access & Use
User Accessibility
• Students, faculty, and staff have free access to the makerspace during its operating
hours
Group Study Rooms (GSRs)
• GSRs in makerspace area can be reserved during makerspace hours
• GSRs will not be accessible to students outside of makerspace hours
Sign-In
• Visitors will fill out a brief sign-in Google Form
Materials Usage
• The makerspace offers basic materials for prototyping
• Users can bring in and use specialized or higher-cost materials with staff permission
- Before purchasing special supplies, users are encouraged to confirm with staff
verbally
Equipment Use
• Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Reservations will not be made during the spring 2024 semester
- During future semesters, exceptions may be granted to students with course-
specific project work, who may reserve equipment in advance
Board Games
• Board games, table and chairs available for visitors to use in the game room
- Board games can be checked out on the 3rd floor
5. Equipment & Tools
• Completion of training session will be recorded digitally under name and ID number
- Google Form will be filled out by staff or SA
- Form data will be transferred to Sheets document
• Indication of training completion may be worn by patrons (clip on badge)
Equipment may be used freely after completion of equipment training
3D Printer (x1)
• Prusa MKS3+
Cutting Machine (x1)
• Silhouette Cameo Pro
Sewing Machines (x1)
• Brother CS7000X Computerized Sewing Machine
Embroidery Machine (x2)
Craft Printer (x1)
• Canon Pixma TS9521C
Basic Supplies
• Scissors, string, tape, glue, cardboard, pens, pencils, etc.
Controlled Use
Training session required, must be requested each use, along with brief description of
intended use
• Power Drill
• Utility & Xacto Knives
• Rotary Cutter
• Paper Cutter