Entrepreneurial Lab (eLab)

In line with Wesleyan College’s mission to accelerate equality for women, the eLab at Willet Library is intended to support entrepreneurship in its patrons. Studies show that the path to leadership for women frequently begins at the entrepreneurial level. The eLab is equipped to allow a student to create their own small business or market an existing small business.

The Willet Library Entrepreneurial Lab (eLab) offers a wide variety of technology for students, faculty, and staff. The room is equipped with a large format printer, a Uninet white toner printer, an xTool laser, a Dremel 3d printer, a Roland vinyl printer, and a Hottronix Fusion heat press. Use the side menu to learn more about the eLab equipment and services.

In order to use the eLab, one must complete training sessions on the various pieces of equipment. For more information, click the Book a Training link on the left hand side of this page. If you need assistance with producing 1-2 items, you may make an appointment with our students using this form.

Student Use

Students may use the equipment for personal or limited commercial use. Some fees may be assessed for the use of certain equipment. Consumables may be purchased from the library for a small cost. Students may also bring their own supplies and use the equipment.

Organizational Use
Student organizations on campus may use the equipment and supplies on a limited basis for on campus use. All fees must be paid prior to items being picked up. Some consumables are available for organizational use at a fee. If using department funds the budget code must be given to eLab staff at the beginning of your project.

 Faculty, Staff, and Departmental Use 

• Academic Use
  • Faculty, staff, and departments may use the equipment and supplies on a limited basis for campus use. All fees must be paid prior to items being picked up. Some consumables are available for departmental use at a fee. 
  • If using department funds the budget code must be given to eLab staff at the beginning of your project.
• Personal Use
  • Faculty and staff using the equipment for personal use must bring their own supplies and pay a fee for equipment use as applicable. Small amounts of consumables may be available to purchase.
• Personal for Profit 
  • Faculty and staff using the space and equipment for personal profit must pay an hourly fee of $10 In addition to any associated equipment fees. All supplies must be provided by the user.

Community Use
The greater Macon community is welcome to use the space for a limited time during designated hours. Members of the community include alumni of the College. Community users utilizing the eLab must pay a $10 fee in addition to any associated equipment fees. All fees must be paid prior to the use of the room (with the exception of equipment use time as applicable). Any fees must be paid prior to exiting the room.

• Personal Use
  • Community users utilizing the equipment for personal use must bring their own supplies and pay a fee for equipment use as applicable. Small amounts of consumables may be available to purchase.

• Personal for Profit 
  • Community users utilizing the space may be allowed to create a very limited amount of items for profit. This use is dependent upon open hours and availability of equipment.
  • All supplies must be provided by the user.
  • Supplies must be approved by eLab staff prior to use.
  • All fees must be paid prior to use of the room (with the exception of equipment use time as applicable).

All users must abide by copyright and intellectual property rights. The following are prohibited in the eLab:

• The making of any unsafe, harmful, or dangerous materials
• Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
• Any material that violates another person’s intellectual property rights. For example, you cannot reproduce material subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.

By using the eLab at Willet Library you agree to the following:

• Cleaning up the lab after each use.
• Alerting eLab or Library staff when you notice that equipment is not functioning as it should be.

Safety

If Librarians determine that behavior or use of equipment is unsafe, we reserve the right to remove your name from the list of approved persons to use the space for the rest of the semester. All users who request access to the room, must pass a safety quiz.

• You must be certified in the use for each piece of equipment prior to using it.
• Be aware of all first aid, fire, and safety equipment.
• Only water bottles with tops are allowed in the elab. Please put any other belongings such as book bags, purses, or lunch bags in a locker on the 2nd floor.
• Food is not permitted in the eLab.
• If you are having issues with any equipment, please see a Librarian or eLab staff immediately.
• You must properly turn on and turn off all equipment every time you use it.
• Never leave the the heat press, mug/tumbler press, sublimation oven, or iron on and unattended as they reach very high temperatures.
• In case of an emergency, call Campus Police 478-960-7969, or dial 911,  and notify a Librarian immediately. All accidents or injuries must be reported to a Librarian.
• If equipment becomes unsafe, immediately discontinue use and see a Librarian or eLab staff.
• If something is out of reach, please use a stepstool. Do not climb on tables or chairs to get them. A stepstool is located in the corner of the room.
• Please be aware of your attire when using the equipment. Loose clothing may be caught on some of the machinery. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Wear appropriate footwear. Closed toe shoes are preferable.
• When operating the laser, please use the provided safety goggles.
• When operating the heat presses make sure you are using the provided heat proof gloves and other follow all safety measures provided.