Makerspace guidelines

The makerspace at Orangeville Public Library’s Alder Branch is available to members who meet the following requirements:

An Orangeville Public Library card in good standing. Learn how to get a library card.

Valid photo ID (e.g. Ontario ID, Driver's License, Student ID, etc.).

A completed waiver.

Makers under the age of 18 must have a completed waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian on file before using the space or equipment.

Makers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the makerspace. In these cases, the accompanying adult will be considered the primary user. With the exception of specific programming attendance such as class visits.

The ability for library members to book time with a machine will be available soon.

Library staff are available for limited assistance. Staff are not all experts; however, they will assist where they can, and both staff and users can learn together. Orangeville Public Library members who need extra help are encouraged to ask for one-on-one assistance.

The individual who reserves the computer and equipment will be considered the primary user and is responsible for any damage or misuse of the equipment, regardless of the number of people using the room or equipment.

Equipment must be used in the makerspace and cannot be taken offsite.

Users can bring in their own vinyl, paper, thread, backing, etc. However, the materials must be approved by OPL staff before use. A limited variety of materials will be sold by OPL for use in the makerspace.

Users must save their work on an external memory device. It is the user’s responsibility to delete and/or remove any of their files (digital and/or print) from library equipment in the media lab. Memory devices are sold at the library service desk.

No food or drinks of any kind are permitted.

Makerspace computers are reserved for digital media projects and are not available for general computer use – i.e. email, social media, browsing, etc.

The makerspace will be subject to capacity limits.

The makerspace and its equipment may be used for lawful purposes only and cannot be used to create content that is: Prohibited by provincial or federal law; unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the wellbeing of others; obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment; in violation of another's intellectual property rights; for example, the 3D printers may not be used to reproduce materials subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.