Button Maker

Button maker
Button maker
Button maker
About

This is a 1 Inch Button Machine from American Button Machines. It has a cushioned hand grip, comes in the industry standard size, and is compact, lightweight machine for easy storage and transport.

This item can only be requested in person.

Location
SMFA
Tisch
Contents
  • comes in a case
  • 1 inch graphic cutter
  • set of 25 1 inch pinback buttons: shell, mylar, collet, pin.

Tisch Library borrowing period

Tufts ID holders can check out the button maker kit from the Digital Design Studio on the third floor of Tisch Library, room 303, during our DDS Desk hours. The kit is available during our DDS Desk hours on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be used outside of the DDS.

 

SMFA Library borrowing period

Tufts ID holders can check out media equipment:

  1. At the front desk, no advance reservation required. You can stop by the front circulation desk located on the third floor B-side of 230 the Fenway, Boston and ask to check out specific equipment. The default loan period for equipment varies. Once equipment leaves the library, the borrower is responsible for all items listed on the contents tag.

Return

We prefer that SMFA Library equipment to be returned to the SMFA Library Circulation Desk, but they can also be returned at the Tisch Library Information and Circulation Desk, and the Music Library service desk.

Tisch Library policies

Conditions of Use

  • Tufts ID holders can checkout this equipment for use in the Digital Design Studio. This equipment cannot leave the studio.
  • Handle the equipment carefully.
  • All equipment should be returned in the condition it was received.
  • All equipment must be returned to the DDS Welcome Desk, not left in the studio.
  • Equipment borrower assumes full responsibility for damage, loss or theft.

Damage, loss or theft

  • If an item is damaged, lost or stolen, please contact let the Studio Assistant at the front desk know upon return of the item. If you are unable to connect with a Studio Assistant please email tischdds@tufts.edu and a staff member will reach out to you to discuss appropriate actions.

SMFA Library policies

Conditions of Use

If you are unclear about how to use a piece of equipment, please don't hesitate to reach out to smfalibrary@tufts.edu with the subject SMFA Lib Equipment to schedule a time to review best practices.   

  • Handle the equipment carefully.  Do not use equipment in the rain or place items in sand/dirt environments
  • Never leave the equipment unattended!  
  • All equipment should be returned in the condition it was received.
  • All equipment must be returned to a staff member at SMFA Library Circulation Desk, Tisch Circulation Desk, or Lilly Music Circulation Desk, not through the book drop.  
  • Patron who checked out the equipment must be present for the entire return process to allow staff the opportunity to bring attention to any missing components.
  • Tufts University is not responsible for any files left or lost on media equipment or damage of the user’s files during the loan period.  Any files saved on media equipment is removed when the equipment is returned and cannot be recovered.

Damage, loss or theft

  • Equipment borrower assumes full responsibility for damage, loss or theft.
  • If an item is damaged, lost or stolen, please contact us at sephora.bergiste@tufts.edu or smfalibrary@tufts.edu with the words SMFA Lib Equipment in the subject as soon as damage occurs.  If any component of an item is returned damaged a staff member will reach out to you to discuss appropriate actions. You must file a report with TUPD and present to Tisch Library Staff and/or schedule a meeting with Tisch library staff if equipment loaned to you is stolen.

Tisch Library Support

Studio Assistants at the DDS Desk can help any questions you might have while using this kit. Staff offices are located in room 301 and Studio Assistants are available in room 303. You can also contact us at tischdds@tufts.edu with additional questions or feedback.

SMFA Library Support

If you have questions about the equipment, please email us at sephora.bergiste@tufts.edu or smfalibrary@tufts.edu , or call us at 617-627-0080.