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

Equipment

Equipment is available on a first come first serve basis. See our availability in the link below.

Start building

Hours

We're currently closed.
Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

build IT Equipment Availability

Learn

Ranch-Dipped Pizza

Pizza (any work, even leftovers) Ranch Dressing (I personally prefer Hidden Valley. I just discovered they make Ranch-Dipped Pizza dip)

Fried Chicken and Curry

Fried Chicken Chicken Thighs Salt Pepper Grated Ginger Chinese Five Spice Cornstarch Frying Oil Curry Beef Chuck, cut in cubes Cooking Oil 1 Large Carrot 1 Potato 1/2 Onion 1 Apple, Grated 4tbsp Unsalted Butter 1/4 cup Flour 3 tbsp Curry Powder 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 tbsp Ketchup 2 tbsp […]

Paper Mache Pencil Holder

junk mail (like grocery ads or newspaper) empty can scissors colored paper to decorate flour water bowl spoon

DIY Shrinky Dink Keychains

Shrinky dink sheet(s) Scizzors Hole-puncher Oven Permanent marker(s) Baking sheet Parchment paper Keychain chains Sketch out designs Draw designs on shrinky dink sheet Color design with permanent marker(s) Preheat oven to 250 degrees Cut out keychain charms and poke a hole out with a hole-puncher Place keychain charms on a baking sheet with parchment paper […]

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.

Contact Us

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

Call Us

619-594-1996

Friend us on Steam

buildit_sdsulibrary

Location

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

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

Join us as a Master Builder

Stay on-campus and gain value internship experience with little time commitment

*Being a Master Builder is not required to use the makerspace. build IT is freely available to everyone with an SDSUid.

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Become a Master Builder

No skills or experience is required. Just a willingness to volunteer 3 hours per a week

Complete our Interest Form

Master Builders...

  • have a love for technology
  • like to make
  • enjoy exploring new uses of materials & equipment
  • excel at problem-solving, learning, and teamwork
  • like to share and learn from others

In return for volunteering 3 hours per a week, Master Builders get:

  • after-hours access to build IT and its resources
  • A voice in the decision process for new resources added to the space
  • Be the first to get their hands on the latest acquired resources
  • Gain teaching experience from training others and participating in the build IT events
  • Be part of a creative, digital fabrication-focused community