Storage Tags
All items left in the Makerspace need to be labelled with the owner's name and the date it was left at the space. Makerspace does not have space for long term storage of items.
To facilitate proper labelling of ongoing projects, we have a tag system in place.
Anything left at Makerspace is left at your own risk. Makerspace and the membership accept no responsibility for damage, accident, or loss.
Green Tag: "Parking Pass"
Green tags are for:
- Projects or other items belonging to a member, temporarily left at Makerspace.
The green tag lists the name and contact information (email and/or phone number) for the owner of the item, and a date indicating when the item was left.
Try to make sure that all materials that are meant to be tagged as a project are well bundled together. Sometimes it is necessary to move items around and items can get unintentionally separated. Masking tape is a poor rope!
Green tags are valid for 2 weeks from the date on the tag. After 2 weeks a yellow tag “parking ticket” may be put on the item.
For ongoing projects, green tags must have the date updated by the owner to reset the 2 week counter.
Green tags can be found at the front desk. In case you can't find a green tag, put a note on your project with all of: your name, the date, and contact email or phone #.
We don't expect you to tag your project if you are coming right back after going out to a meal or to buy that last fastener that you need: we will not be so strict! But bear in mind the text just before the contents box, above.
Yellow Tag: "Parking Ticket"
Yellow tags are for:
- An expired green tag
The date on a yellow tag indicates when the item's owner was contacted.
Yellow tags are valid for one week before being elevated to a red tag.
If a member feels that a green tag should be removed, send an email to directors@makerspacenanaimo.org about the item so that a director can contact the member and cause the item to be yellow tagged.
Red Tag: "Tow Tag"
Red tags are for:
- Items with an expired yellow tag
A yellow tag dated more than one week ago gets elevated to a red tag.
An item with a red tag can be removed from Makerspace, recycled, or claimed by any member who chooses to do so.
Purple Tag: "Space Tag"
Purple tags are for:
- Any project that is either being built for the Space, or is finished and is meant to stay in the space.
A prime example is the Meccano Robot that guards the front pillar.
- Group projects which have been registered with the board as such.
This could include items that are being built with multiple skill sets and which might be sold (with profits to the Space once materials costs are covered) or are to be donated to other organizations. Goals here are goodwill and getting our name out in to the community.
Sometimes it is not practical to attach a purple tag to an item: a 'virtual tag' system will be implemented to accommodate this.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can tag items?
All Makerspace members are expected to put a green tag on any of their own projects or items left at Makerspace to avoid getting a yellow tag ("parking ticket"). The other tag colours are only to be affixed by board members, or if so decided a committee may be created to handle these tasks.
Where should I store my project that has a green tag?
Try to keep things out of the way of others, and don't block access to tools and workspace.
Items left in drawers assigned to members need not be tagged. If a member does not have a drawer then likely you can find another member's drawer to share a small part of.
Keep in mind that others may need to move your project out of the way so that they can make use of the Makerspace tools and workspace.
My project will take more than the 2 week green tag period, how do I tag it?
When you are at Makerspace working on your project, update the green tag to the current date to restart the 2 week period.
If you won't be returning to Makerspace within 2 weeks to continue your project, please remove it from the space. We have limited space available, and other members need room to work on their projects. If some unforeseen circumstances prevent you coming in then contact directors@makerspacenanaimo.org to arrange a work-around.
It is every members' responsibility to care for their own items and projects left at Makerspace. The membership email list is our best way to communicate with all members, everyone should ensure they can read these messages.