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Library Innovation and Creation Hub
Training
Attend an upcoming Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Training to become eligible to check out a Quest 2 headset from the library. Trainings are live and online; they focus on using the Quest 2 in a safe and engaging way.
Current apps
Here is the list of current apps we have on our Meta Quest headsets:
- Human Anatomy Puzzle
- Beat Saber
- Guided Meditation VR
- Hand Physics Lab
- BodyMap
Check Outs
Meta Quest 2 headsets are available as a 3-day checkout (no renewals permitted) for any student, faculty member, or staff member who has completed the required training. Ask at the library desk to check out a Quest 2. Individuals who check out a Quest 2 are responsible for finding a safe, indoor location to use the Quest, as our libraries currently do not have a designated virtual reality space.
Because no renewals are permitted for the Quest 2, when a Quest 2 headset has not been returned more than 10 days after the due date, it will be considered "Lost" and the student who has it checked out will be charged for its replacement. See the USAHS Library Policy on Fines and USAHS Library Policy on Lost or Damaged Materials for full details.
Step 1: Training
Please complete modules one and two of the Innovating Healthcare Using 3D Printing Micro Credential as your first step in printing your own academic, clinical, or work-related projects.
3D Printer Trainings are available for all faculty, staff, and students to complete asynchronously.
This training explores the use of 3D printing in health care and modeling/fabricating (creating models/ finding files, setting up files, preparing and starting the printer).
Attending the training is required for anyone wanting to 3D print; the badge from Blackboard will need to be uploaded to your printing appointment.
Step 2: Preparing a File
Before you submit the appointment form, please prepare a file for the object you'd like to print.
Bambu Studio Online Models
This software can be downloaded to your personal device and is available on a designated laptop in all campus libraries for 3D printing. Please ensure the 3D printer is set to the Bambu Labs H2D for printing. Please do not sync your personal account to the library's Bambu Labs 3D printer.
Step 3: Book an Appointment
Please schedule a 3D printing appointment after you have completed the training and determined what file you would like to print.
Appointments are available each morning on all campuses to allow time for printing before class. For your first 3D printing appointment, please make sure a library staff member is available to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long will this take?
Please expect the starting procedure (loading the 3D printer) to take between 15 and 30 minutes.
- Do I need library staff for printing?
For your first 3D print, please coordinate with library staff if you have any questions about printing. Please note that 3D printing appointments are available before the library staff arrives to ensure access to printing before classes.
- Do I need to stay for the entire duration of my print?
You may return to the library at the time your print job is supposed to finish to experience removing the 3D-printed object from the printer and cleaning up. If you are unable to return when your print job finishes due to the timing, you may make arrangements to pick up your 3D-printed object another time.
- What should I do if there are no appointments available in my preferred time?
Please contact the library staff at your campus, or email the general library email at library@usa.edu.
Resources
Online Repositories
The following websites provide free downloads of non-commercial 3D printing models.
Creation Software
The following websites offer free computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Autodesk Fusion is a free one-year subscription for students. This is advanced software for creating models.
Troubleshooting/ Machine Specifications
The following website provides a quick start, product guides, and troubleshooting resources.
Policies
The following policies will be followed for all scholarly poster printing through the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences Libraries.
- The Scholarly Poster Printing service is available for use by the students and employees of the USAHS community.
- Requests must be submitted by a university faculty member. Students should reach out to their course professor, advisor, or program director depending upon the type of poster requested.
- Printing is provided for approved scholarly projects.
- Printing of posters will be processed Monday through Friday. The library cannot guarantee delivery of posters requested less than 14 days before the due date.
- When submitting a request, you must ensure that the poster has been proofed for errors and sent in the correct format as the library staff does not correct or edit posters.
- Please ensure that the poster meets USAHS brand guidelines, with correct logo, colors, and fonts. Reference here: https://www.usa.edu/brand-assets/.
- Reprints will be limited to 1 per assignment.
8. The library reserves the right to refuse any poster print request.
9. All request must use the request form here.
- Users will be notified via email when items are delivered to the requestor's campus.
Disclaimer
The Scholarly Poster Printer is for professional poster assignments and will not be printed by the USAHS libraries if it includes materials that are:
- Prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
- In violation of another's intellectual property rights. For example, you cannot reproduce material subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection without permission except as allowed by fair use or other law.
*Service located from St. Augustine Campus Library when requesting allow time for shipping to your campus location.