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To Thine Own 3D Selfie Be True: Outreach for an Academic Library Makerspace with a 3D Selfie Booth.

Authors :
Watson, Alex
Source :
Information Technology & Libraries. Dec2023, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p1-17. 17p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

To promote an academic library makerspace, the University of Mississippi Libraries hosted a "3D selfie" booth which used body scanning technology. This booth, advertised on campus and set up outside the library during the first weeks of class, was designed to attract attention and perform outreach through the use of body scans to be printed in the makerspace at a later date. Although the hoped-for printing of "selfies" did not materialize, the project resulted in data about interested patrons and ideas for similar projects going forward. This paper serves as a case study for other academic library makerspaces interested in similar outreach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07309295
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Information Technology & Libraries
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174633055
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5860/ital.v42i4.15107