Makerspace Studio @ West Pearland Library
Makerspace Studio 4 people
Questions? Email: pearlandwest@bcls.lib.tx.us
Address: 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584 [Map]
Location: The Makerspace Studio is on the second floor of the library. Check in at the Second Floor Help desk for access.
Sponsored by the Friends of West Pearland Library, the Makerspace Studio houses equipment and technology to aid the community in audiovisual content creation.
Below is an abbreviated version of the Terms & Conditions.
- Users may request the makerspace up to 14 days in advance for up to 4 hours per day, and no more than 12 hours per week. Bookings are automatically confirmed when you click submit and see the green checkmark.
- Users must check in for their booking at the second floor help desk, and must check out when finished.
- Food is not permitted in the Makerspace.
- The Makerspace is not an additional study room. Patrons must make use of the room's resources.
- While library staff are available for limited technical support, this is primarily a self-service space. Here are some resources found in the BCLS Research Room which can help you learn how to make the most of your library's makerspace:
Usage Rules
- Reservation requests are automatically approved. When you click submit, you should see a green check with Booking Confirmed on the page.
- The Makerspace Studio can be reserved up to fourteen (14) days in advance.
- Usage is limited to no more than four (4) hours per day.
- Patrons age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult while using the makerspace.
- Reservations will be held for 15 minutes, after which, they will be cancelled.
- We reserve the right to direct you to a study room if you are not making use of the Makerspace equipment.
Makerspace Policy
BCLS provides access to emerging technology through its makerspaces, available in select branches. Makerspaces provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, knowledge and skills, and to make stuff. Socialization, creativity, and tinkering are encouraged in these areas.
- Patrons will not modify the makerspace’s hardware or software or install new programs onto the computers.
- Patrons age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult while using the makerspace.
- Patrons wishing to use makerspace equipment may be asked to complete a training prior to use.
- Library staff will be able to assist users of the makerspace as time permits.
- At the library’s discretion, patrons may be able to bring their own materials with some makerspace equipment (not the 3D printer).
- When reserving the makerspace or its equipment, scheduled library programs have priority, followed by patrons who have made a reservation. If the makerspace room or its equipment is not reserved, it will be made available on a first come, first served basis.
- The makerspace will be closed 15 minutes prior to the library closing.
- All safety guidelines should be followed and caution exercised when using any makerspace equipment.
- All accidents and/or damage should be immediately reported to a member of the library staff.
- The library is not responsible for the success of a patron’s project. Patrons will be charged for library supplies used regardless.
- Patron may be held financially responsible for any damage done to equipment, space or supplies.
- The library is not responsible for any injuries or damage caused by improper use or malfunctioning equipment.
- The library reserves the right to deny makerspace access if a patron violates any part of the makerspace policy or for any other misuse of the space as determined by library staff.
- Click on an available time slot to start a booking at that time. (Available time slots are green)
- The system will automatically extend out 4 hours if available.
- To view more information about a space, click on the room's blue Info button.
- To cancel the booking for this room, click Delete
- Verify and/or edit booking time under the grid > Click the blue "Submit Times"
- Carefully read the Terms & Conditions > Click the blue "Continue"
- Fill out the Booking Details form > Click the blue "Submit my Booking"
- Look for the green check box and Booking Confirmed
Yes.
There is no soundproofing in the room. It is in a semi-isolated area of the 2nd floor, but we cannot guarantee there will be no sound.
Yes.
You are welcome to bring in extra props and equipment, but your set-up and take-down is included in the total booking time.
No.
The Makerspace Studio is only available during library operating hours and use ends 30 minutes before closing.
No.
Food is not permitted in the Makerspace.
Yes.
If you have rearranged furniture and/or used your own props/equipment, you need to put the space back to its original state.
No.
Room capacity is dictated by the Fire Marshal and is strictly enforced. The maximum capacity of the makerspace is 4.
Not Really.
Staff CAN ONLY provide limited technical assistance with the equipment in the room. We do not currently offer classes or training on this equipment. There are instructions in the room and we recommend the following to learn to use the software.