How to get access?

The equipment and tools are available for anyone with a valid RedID number.

Attend an Orientation Session

To ensure a safe and clean environment, it is required that everyone attend an orientation session.

Get oriented

Training Session

Some of the equipment like the 3D printers and CNC machines requires additional training.

Schedule a session

Reserve an Equipment

To assist with your project, we allow you to reserve time to use the equipment.

Start building

About

build IT @SDSU Library is a student-run makerspace designed to foster creativity and innovation. By providing an infrastructure for the DIY learning of technology, build IT assists anyone in their mission of bringing their ideas to life. The build IT space provides a physical location where anyone can gather to explore, build, and learn through sharing resources and knowledge, working on projects, and networking. With its central location in the SDSU Library, access to build IT is available to anyone on-campus regardless of their discipline or expertise.

Hours

Closed for Summer
May 11, 2018 - August 26, 2018
We're currently closed.
Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact Us

Email us at buildit.library@mail.sdsu.edu
or call us at 619-594-1996

Call Us

619-594-1996

Upcoming Events

  1. Info Session

    August 29 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

  2. Info Session

    August 30 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

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Location

San Diego State University Library
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, 92182-8050

Facilities

build IT is on the 2nd Floor of Love Library in LL-260.

Learn

ALA 2017

ALA 2017 Poster This is the companion website to the poster, “How to Leverage your Academic Makerspace to Help Advance Your Local Community,” presented at ALA Annual 2017, Chicago, IL SummaryBackground build IT is the makerspace of the SDSU Library. While it’s purpose is to provide access to technology to students, faculty, and staff, it […]

Finding Creative Content to Reuse

Reusing Creative Content Creative content such as lives in three realms of intellectual property rights protection.   Copyright (All Rights Reserved) is a form of intellectual property, applicable to certain forms of creative work.  It is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights […]

Coloring 3D Printed Objects

Adding Color A comparison of coloring 3D printed objects Natural PLA Red PLA White PLA How to color what’s 3D printed in build IT Acrylic Paint Painted with Sax True Flow acrylic paint in Fire Red Pro: Easy to apply Con: Paint coverage How many coats is applied? Two coats of acrylic paint. Acrylic Paint […]

3D Printing Do’s and Don’t’s for BuildIT

Before We Begin Understanding 3D PrintingFor an object to be 3D print well, it is best if it is designed specifically for 3D printing. 3D models can be created as very intricate shapes, but it is important to keep in mind the limitations of the machines that will be used to realize the object, and […]

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