Kenan Science Library Makerspace: UNC Campus Resources

Makerspaces

Kenan Science Library Makerspace

The Kenan Science Library Makerspace is located in Venable Hall. The KSL Makerspace offers a 3D printing service, two sewing machines, a Cricut Maker, 3D scanner, soldering station, knitting supplies, and VR. More information about the space and tools available in this makerspace can be found here:

• KSL Makerspace Homepage
• Tools & Tech tab

BeAM Network Makerspaces

Locations

The BeAM (Be A Maker) Network is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's network of on-campus makerspaces. With multiple makerspace locations -- Murray Hall, Carmichael Hall, and the Hanes Art Center -- plus the Design Center, BeAM provides UNC affiliates access to a variety of maker tools, technologies, and services. 

• BeAM Homepage
• BeAM Locations Map

BeAM Online Training

Apart from the Kenan Science Library Makerspace, BeAM makerspace locations require completion of a safety waiver, introductory "101" Sakai training module and an onsite training session to access makerspace tools. For use of basic hand tools like screwdrivers and drills, only this general training is required. Other tools like laser cutters, sewing machines and woodshop equipment require additional training modules. To learn more and get started with BeAM 101, visit the BeAM Basic Tools webpage. 

• BeAM Workshops and Training Sessions Events Calendar 

BeAM Design Center 

Also part of the BeAM Network, the BeAM Design Center supports research projects by offering consultations and other services to meet design and fabrication needs. 

• Design Center Homepage

University Libraries

Media & Design Center

The Media & Design Center is located in the House Undergraduate Library. It offers access to computers, other equipment, materials, workstations, studio space, workshops, reservable VR, and instruction related to different types of media and media production. Additional Guides on types of content creation are linked from the Design Lab webpage. 

• Media & Design Center Homepage
  • Resource List
  • Design Lab
  • Media Lab

Research Hub

The Kenan Science Library is one of three locations in the Research Hub network. The Research Hub network offers "spaces, technology, and expertise to assist with all phases of research." Each location in the network focuses on different tasks and disciplines of research. 

• UNC Libraries Research Hub
• Locations:
  • Kenan Science Library
  • Davis Library
  • Health Sciences Library

Other Resources

Innovate Carolina

Resources connected to this campus-wide entrepreneurship initiative include co-working spaces, funding opportunities, pitch competitions, events and workshops.  

• Innovate Carolina Homepage
• Innovate Carolina Resources (Search)

Odum Institute

The Odum Institute for Research in Social Science offers courses on research-related topics like statistics, data analysis, programming languages, and publishing. Check out the link in the UNC Workshops box above for descriptions of past and upcoming courses. 

CHANL

The Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory offers access to tools and expertise helpful for research and fabrication. This is a core facility located in Chapman Hall. 

Here are some classes offered at UNC at Chapel Hill that incorporate makerspace activities:

• BeAM Makerspace Course List
• QEP Makerspace Course Listings
• INLS 690 Information Professionals in the Makerspace
• APPL 475 Design and Fabrication of Fluids Monitoring Devices
• APPL 490-002 Engineering Materials: Properties, Selection, and Design

• The Research Hub
  Learn R, Virtual reality, 3D design and printing, QGIS, Python, Arduino, Endnote, Tableau, NextEngine, Critical making.
• Be A Maker Workshops
  Learn Laser Cutting, Embroidery, 3D Design and Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Photoscanning, Wood Shop, Sewing, VR Development, and Sketchup
• Odum Institute Learn Survey Design, NVivo, R, Stata, Atlas.ti, and SPSS
• SkillfUL Learn Capturing and Editing Audio/Video, Adobe Suite, Wordpress, Podcasting, Sketchnoting, Zine Making, and Website Accessibility