The Harold B. Lee Library provides laser cutting as part of its mission to provide resources and services that support and advance the education and scholarship of BYU students and faculty. In order to best serve the BYU community, the Library adheres to the following regulations and policies.
That's everyone! However, academic and student projects take priority in our queue.
Makerspace employees are in charge of operating the laser cutter. As of right now, no patrons are allowed in the room where our laser cutter is kept. When our new space is complete (est. Winter 2024), you will be able to watch the laser cutter in action! Thank you for understanding!
Laser cutting and engraving carries an inherent risk of damage to materials. You will not be reimbursed if your materials become damaged in the process of laser cutting or engraving.
In general, laser cuts are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, priority will be given to students using the laser cutter for academic purposes.
Because of limited staff and hardware resources, we do not guarantee specific delivery times. We can almost never guarantee same-day delivery.
Our services are designed for rapid prototyping, not production runs. The Makerspace reserves the right to reject large orders of identical objects.
Large orders may take an extended amount of time to complete.
The library will not cut designs that may result in legal action against the University, its employees, and/or its students. To ensure the safety of the BYU community and compliance with the BYU Firearms & Weapons Policy, no design that may function as a weapon, or part of a weapon, will be laser cut. Facsimiles of weapons will not be cut.
The library will not cut designs that infringe on intellectual property rights including items/objects that are:
Additionally, no design should in any way be:
Accordingly, library staff may ask you to provide proof that the work to be cut is:
In some cases it may be necessary to provide either written confirmation from an instructor that a design is for a class/research, a written approval by University Police, or both.
If you are unsure if your design meets our guidelines, feel free to come in to the Makerspace and ask for clarification in person.