3D Technology

Applications

Hemdan M. Aly

2014

There 's a new trend all over the world to apply 3D Technology

in every field , and library is one of the recent field in that.

The traditional library will be in dillemma if it is not taking a major steps to emeging the new technology

Facebook

The Ball State University Libraries Facebook page often includes useful research tips and announcements.

Chat and Skype Reference

The Ball State University Libraries offer research assistance to Distance Education students via chat and Skype. Students can set up an appointment for Skype research assistance by contacting one of the Information Services Librarian. Students can also use chat reference to get research assistance. Students chat with a librarian using AOL Instant Messenger, MSN, or Yahoo! There are also chat widgets installed on the Ask a Librarian page, Articles and Databases page, and in many LibGuides.

The Ball State University Libraries Mobile Page and Digital Media Repository

A new mobile page has been developed that provides access to a growing list of mobile friendly article databases and digitized anatomical models.

http://www.bsu.edu/libraries/mobile/

Every monday there is a workshop for training and a meeting

Self Service book return

3D Makerbot printer ( cost 400-25000$)

PROGRAM FOR DESIGNING MODELS

3D makerbot can be connected to computer and digital camera

3D Makerbot printer uses plastic from natural material

DEALING WITH 3D PRINTER