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This is the 3D Digitization portion of the program.
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3D Digitization3D Digitizationwithin Librarieswithin Libraries
Darren ThompsonDarren ThompsonBlue Island Public LibraryBlue Island Public Library
Mgr. IT, Tech & YA ProgrammingMgr. IT, Tech & YA [email protected]@blueislandlibrary.org
PC World Article: PC World Article: It's Time for Public It's Time for Public Libraries to Get CreativeLibraries to Get Creative
by Phil Shapiro who works at Takoma Park Maryland by Phil Shapiro who works at Takoma Park Maryland
LibraryLibrary “…“…Half of a library's operating budget could be generated by the creative Half of a library's operating budget could be generated by the creative
output of the people who use that library. Writers, composers, output of the people who use that library. Writers, composers,
filmmakers, choreographers, artists, inventors, and other creative filmmakers, choreographers, artists, inventors, and other creative
types could all get their start working on collaborative projects for their types could all get their start working on collaborative projects for their
own neighborhood library. Established creative talent could donate own neighborhood library. Established creative talent could donate
some of their works to add value to anthologies and other group some of their works to add value to anthologies and other group
projects…”projects…”
““Half of a library’s operating budget” is a bit of a stretch, but libraries can Half of a library’s operating budget” is a bit of a stretch, but libraries can
offer more services and resources to their communities and patrons so offer more services and resources to their communities and patrons so
both parties win.both parties win.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/194960/its_time_for_public_libraries_to_get_creative.htmlhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/194960/its_time_for_public_libraries_to_get_creative.html
Why Think about 3D Why Think about 3D Digitization?Digitization?
►Promote spaces within your libraryPromote spaces within your library
►Digitize historical structures/spacesDigitize historical structures/spaces
►Create a historical record of a space Create a historical record of a space before renovation before renovation
►3D digitization is the trend3D digitization is the trend
Google SketchUpGoogle SketchUp
► Free to start with and easy to useFree to start with and easy to use
► Can place model into Google EarthCan place model into Google Earth
►Google SketchUp Pro costs around $500Google SketchUp Pro costs around $500
►Google Earth Pro costs around $400Google Earth Pro costs around $400
► Second Life – can’t export models and need Second Life – can’t export models and need
individual user accountsindividual user accounts
Other Benefits…Other Benefits…
►Patrons can use it to learn new skills or Patrons can use it to learn new skills or
just for themselvesjust for themselves
►PartnershipsPartnerships
►Advanced teen programmingAdvanced teen programming
Good Resource for Google Good Resource for Google SketchUp YA Programming:SketchUp YA Programming:
3D3DVVINCIINCI
http://www.3dvinci.net/ccp0-catshow/MM_PDF.http://www.3dvinci.net/ccp0-catshow/MM_PDF.htmlhtml
Example of Benefits:Example of Benefits:
Blue Island Public LibraryBlue Island Public Library
►A 52-exhibit museum is located within A 52-exhibit museum is located within the Librarythe Library
►Renovations are about to happen Renovations are about to happen within the Museumwithin the Museum
►Want to create a record of the existing Want to create a record of the existing structurestructure
BIPL Museum RenovationBIPL Museum Renovation
Where We AreWhere We Are
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-ppzcqil7M
Chicago TimeOut Aricle: http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/kids/82991/high-tech-education-for-kids-is-more-than-computer-skills