Soon, at the Ottenheimer Library, 3D printing will be available to all students, regardless of their degree program.

As part of its mission to provide accessible, multidisciplinary resources, the Ottenheimer Library is expanding its services to include free 3D printing for students alongside the development of the Trojan Forge, a makerspace-style workshop focused on creative technology and hands-on learning. The library will initially deploy two Bambu Lab P1S 3D printers, with plans to expand to five units across multiple models. These printers will be shared between the library and the Trojan Forge within. This initiative ensures that students across all majors gain access to technology that was previously limited to specialized programs.

To manage this service, the library is implementing 3DPrinterOS, a cloud-based platform that allows students to submit print jobs remotely, monitor prints in real time through camera feeds, and manage usage through a centralized system. Similar to print management solutions like PaperCut and Pharos UniPrint, it includes features such as account balance tracking, job queuing, and usage statistics to ensure fair access and prevent abuse.

Users can log in using their 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock credentials via single sign-on. This service supports a wide range of applications, from engineering prototypes and scientific models to artistic creations and practical everyday items. Access levels, pricing, and other requirements will be introduced as the service develops. The Trojan Forge and the associated 3D printing resources are planned to be available to the campus for the Fall 2026 semester.

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Gone are the days of cumbersome procedures and time-consuming transactions. With MeeScan, borrowing and returning library books has become a remarkably streamlined experience. By simply scanning their library card and swiftly hovering the book under the stand’s scanner, users receive an email confirmation of their successful checkout. Returning books is equally hassle-free, with a quick interaction at the MeeScan stand ensuring prompt check-in.

At the heart of MeeScan lies its user-friendly interface, characterized by its clean and minimalist design. The stand’s intuitive system eliminates the need for complex commands or confusing instructions, allowing patrons to effortlessly navigate the process.

The introduction of MeeScan at the Ottenheimer library signifies a notable leap forward in enhancing user convenience. By embracing this innovative technology, patrons can now embark on a more streamlined and accessible journey through the library’s vast collection of knowledge.

If you have any questions, concerns, or need more information, please contact IT Services for assistance.

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Beginning in late 2021, Ottenheimer Library entered into a partnership with IT Services and a select group of faculty members to replace the underutilized course reading list solution Curriculum Builder. This work involved ongoing efforts from multiple IT Services groups over a period of several months.

Building on the success of the Alma library project, Ex Libris Leganto (i.e. Leganto) was selected as the solution best able to meet the evolving needs of our students, faculty, and librarians.

Leganto is a course reading list solution that empowers instructors to easily create dynamic resource lists for all material types. Integrated closely with Blackboard and the library’s new Alma ILS (Integrated Library System), Leganto is a flexible system that bridges the gap between instructors, students, and librarians. It enables the University to directly leverage the library’s extensive online databases and resources and streamlines fulfillment for a large variety of print and other materials.

As a fully mobile solution, Leganto supports active learning methods by being highly interactive and socially adept. Students can discuss and annotate materials, submit questions and feedback, and participate in engaging social reading experiences. Instructors can easily add new materials directly from their browsers using the CiteIt! feature, which reduces content creation time and standardization problems. Librarians will be able to provide closer support to faculty and students by gaining new insights using power analytics to determine the sample size needed for a particular study.

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