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 orientedTraining Session
Some of the equipment like the 3D printers and CNC machines requires additional training.
Schedule a sessionEquipment
Equipment is available on a first come first serve basis. See our availability in the link below.
Start buildingHours
Closed
Closed for Summer | May 16, 2022 | August 21, 2022 |
Monday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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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 – 5:00 pm |
build IT Equipment Availability
Learn

Flip Book
Pencil Pen Paper Pad

Cardboard Automaton
A cardboard box Two skewers Straw Artwork you’d like to see spin Scissors Glue

DIY Board Games
Cardboard (Thicker cardboard is better for the board, thinner is better for game pieces and dice) Markers/Decorating supplies Scissors Tape

Candles
Long candles Hot water

Friendship Bracelet
String (thicker than sewing thread, mine was 6-strand) tape scissors measuring tape

Weekly build IT Template
Scrapbook Paper Stickers Glue/Adhesive Pen Marker Photos

How to Make Origami Swans
A square piece of paper Markers/Pencils for decoartion (optional)

Cardboard Automata 2
Cardboard Scissors Wooden Dowels/Skewers Glue Straw
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.
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.

Become a Master Builder
No skills or experience is required. Just a willingness to volunteer 3 hours per a week
Complete our Interest FormMaster 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