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3D Printer Policy 1 - 2 106 N BROADWAY BELGRADE, MT 59714 [PHONE REDACTED] www.belgradelibrary.org 3D PRINTER POLICY The Belgrade Community Library’s 3D printers are available to the public for the purpose of making three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is exported as an STL extension file (.stl). ● The Library’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. No one will be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to create material that is: ○ Prohibited by local, state or federal law ○ Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others (Such use may violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.) ○ Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment ○ In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printer will not be used to reproduce material subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection. ● The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request and to abort a print job at any time. The Library can make no guarantees on print availability. Print completion times will vary due to design and printer/staff availability. ● Cost: There will be a minimum charge of $2.00 per print job. When a print exceeds 10 grams in weight, there will be an additional charge of 20 cents ($0.20) per additional gram of filament used in the printing process. Printing costs are to be paid in cash upon project completion. ● The Library cannot guarantee model quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Removing rafts and supports is the responsibility of the user. ● Patrons are responsible for creating their own designs within the parameters listed above. ● Items printed from the Library 3D printer and not picked up within 30 days after being printed become the property of the Belgrade Community Library. Items must be picked up by the individual who printed them. Z:\Policies\3D Printer Policy.docx Approved by Board of Trustees: October 2019 Reviewed by Library Staff: September 2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3D Printer Policy 2 - 2 ● Only designated Belgrade Community Library staff will have hands-on access to the 3D printers. ● 3D printers may be available for institutional presentations on a case-by-case basis, dependent upon staff availability. Outreach presentations booked by third parties will be subject to the same material charges and policies indicated above. Z:\Policies\3D Printer Policy.docx Approved by Board of Trustees: October 2019 Reviewed by Library Staff: September 2019