The Innovation Station Policies and Guidelines

• Most equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis during posted building hours.  
  • Technology reservations are encouraged for qualifying equipment. 
  • Each equipment type is limited to one checkout per person. (e.g., One person cannot have two cameras checked out at the same time) 
  • Equipment kits are available for check out from the Help Desk and should be returned in the same condition they were received, barring normal wear and tear.  
  • All in-library equipment should be returned before closing. Machines do not run overnight! 
  • The Innovation Station printers are designated solely for makerspace projects (e.g., buttons, stickers, t-shirts). 
  • Large format printing is restricted to academic coursework, campuswide approved events, and professional presentations.   
• The Library prohibits the sale of any items produced in the makerspace and the production of items that: 
  • violate campus community standards, local, state, or federal laws. 
  • are unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or pose an immediate threat to the well-being of others. 
  • are obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment. 
  • are in violation of another’s intellectual property rights. (e.g., copyright, patent, trademark) 
• The Library does not assume responsibility for any personal property that is lost, damaged or stolen while in the makerspace.  
• The Library is not responsible for any manufacturing defects in the quality of workmanship or materials inherent in any of the tools or equipment. 
• Qualifying users are affiliates of Loyola University Maryland or Notre Dame of Maryland University with a current institutional email address and ID card. 
  • To use the tools in the Innovation Station, a qualifying user, must agree: 
    • expressively to the policies, terms, and conditions as posted by the Library by submitting a qualifying form (e.g., Maker Information and Agreement Form, large format print request, assisted 3D print request, technology reservation) or completing a certification training.   
    • to complete certification training before using designated equipment.  
    • to use equipment in a manner that is safe, consistent with its intended purpose, and according to library policies.  
    • to seek Technology Services assistance/consultation when needed.  
    • to immediately discontinue use and report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to library staff. 
    • to immediately report to library staff any personal injury accident/incident that occurs in the makerspace. 
    • to cooperate fully in any accident/incident reporting processes. 
    • to take precautions to avoid causing unnecessary mess or damage in the makerspace.  
    • to pay for the loss or damage to any equipment and further agree to accept the Library staff’s assessment of fair restitution for damage, delinquency and/or loss of items in part or total.  
    • to return work surfaces, tools and equipment to their original, before use, condition and notify Library staff when that’s not possible.  
    • to use library provided consumables efficiently, acknowledging that the library is only able to provide materials and supplies on a limited basis.  
    • to supply your own consumables to meet your individual project needs and ensure all supplies meet equipment specifications as described in equipment documentation. 
    • to report to Library staff any known misuse of makerspace equipment or violation of written policies.