Computers & Software
About the Equipment
We have Macs and PCs loaded with all the software you need to design in 2D, 3D, video and audio editing, and graphic design. We have high quality headphones available upon request.
Reserve Equipment
- Reserve up to four hours per week
- Reserving more than one piece of equipment is not permitted
- Equipment that is not reserved is available for same day reservations
Using the Equipment
What's Provided
- Computers
- Two Mac Studios, 27" monitors
- Two Dell PCs, 27" monitors
- One MacBook Pro, 15" screen
- Design Software, such as:
- Adobe Creative Cloud (PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, etc)
- CorelDraw
- Inkscape
- Blender
- Audio & Video Software, such as:
- Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro
- iMovie
- GarageBand
- 3D Modelling software, such as Blender
- An XP Pen Artist Pro 16 Drawing Tablet with stylus
- An Epson Expression 12000XL Scanner with large-format scanning
What To Bring
- A storage device to save your project files
- Headphones when editing audio or video
- We do have some available on request
- Your materials to scan, if using the scanner
Inspiration
From the Makers
Getting Started in the MakerSpace! 🛠️
Tutorials and Resources
MakerSpace Software
If you have a project in mind but don't know what software to use or how to use it, ask the Makers! Our MakerSpace facilitators will help identify what software is best for you based on your project and experience. We will get you started with tutorials to learn the fundamentals of the software, and we can help troubleshoot along the way.
Is there still a sound booth?
Although we no longer have a sound booth in the MakerSpace, we do have the following audio/visual production and editing capabilities at the Central Resource branch:
- A sound production kit for recording audio can be checked out for use and can be taken home.
- Study room #3 and Conference Room #12 at the Central Resource branch have acoustical treatment that is suitable for recording spoken word, podcasts and voiceovers. Reserve them through LibCal.
- Patrons can utilize a laptop in the Library via the laptop lending kiosk in conjunction with the sound production kit to record.
- Patrons would need to save individual tracks through Microsoft Recorder and assemble the final project later or use a web-based recording/mixing software.
- Bring headphones
- Bring USB to save work or upload to cloud storage
- Patrons can edit audio/video on our PCs and Macs in the MakerSpace utilizing Adobe Audition or Premiere Pro as well as iMovie and GarageBand.
Computer & Software FAQs
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All of our software and computers are supported through the Johnson County Library IT department. In order to maintain digital safety, downloading or updating software is not allowed. You are welcome to request software or updates and we will pass those requests along to IT. However, there is no guarantee on if or when those request will be able to be fulfilled.
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Although we no longer have a sound booth in the MakerSpace, we do have the following audio/visual production and editing capabilities at the Central Resource branch:
- A sound production kit for recording audio can be checked out for use at Central Resource library and can be taken home
- Study room #3 and Conference Room #12 at the Central Resource branch have acoustical treatment that is suitable for recording spoken word, podcasts and voiceovers.
- Patrons can utilize a laptop in the Library via the laptop lending kiosk in conjunction with the sound production kit to record.
- Patrons would need to save individual tracks through Microsoft Recorder and assemble the final project later or use a web-based recording/mixing software.
- Bring headphones
- Bring USB to save work or upload to cloud storage
- Patrons can edit audio/video on our PCs and Macs in the MakerSpace utilizing Adobe Audition or Premiere Pro as well as iMovie and GarageBand
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Bring a flash drive or an external hard drive to save your project files.
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Yes! Here is a list, click the hyperlink for the PDF:
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Our MakerSpace facilitators will help identify what software is best for you based on your project and experience. We will get you started with tutorials to learn the fundamentals of the software, and we can help troubleshoot along the way.
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Yes, we have Adobe Acrobat Pro DC loaded on our PCs and Macs in the MakerSpace.
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Yes! We have professional level Adobe programs like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. We also programs that are geared toward beginners like GarageBand and iMovie.
You can also check out our Sound Production circulating kit that includes a high quality microphone.
MakerSpace FAQs
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The Black & Veatch MakerSpace hours are slightly different than the Central Resource Library open hours. For up to date information about the MakerSpace, please visit the main MakerSpace page.
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The Black and Veatch MakerSpace is located at the Central Resource branch.
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You cannot create anything designed for or capable of causing harm, such as firearms, knives, swords, and other items that could be used to inflict injury or intimidate. If you’re unsure whether your project might fall under this rule, please ask a Maker staff member before starting. Library staff reserve the right to stop any print or job at their discretion if it is deemed unsafe, violates library policies, or is otherwise inappropriate.
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