The IDEA LAB at the La Jolla/Riford Library is open to any member of the community who is curious about science or has an idea they want to try out. Those are the words of Callen Hyland, a Senior Research Scientist at the University of San Diego and one of the labs passionate volunteers. Since the Idea Labs grand opening on May 25, 2019, volunteers and patrons have made excellent use of the signature space. The lab has three main aspectsa community biology lab, a 3D printer lab, and two brand new Mac computers equipped to edit digitized photos and videos.

• Complete3D Print Request form (all fields are required to process your request).
• Send request form and .STL file toljstaff@sandiego.gov.
  File name should read: Your First_Last Name_Date Submitted_Model Name.stl
  Example: Jane_Doe_1.2.20_thebestmodelever.stl

• Files will be printed in the order in which they are received.
• 3D print model must be in .STL format.
• Turnaround time for print requests will be at least one week, you will be notified when print is ready for pickup.
• Prints must be picked up at the La Jolla/Riford Library.
• 3-hour print time limit per week.
• Multi-Part Prints: Please submit separate requests for each part of your project.
• The library staff reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
• Staff cannot guarantee model quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs.
  Note: Staff donot remove rafts and supports