3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians by
Planning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors' experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing service at a large academic library, this guide provides the steps to follow when launching a service in any type of library. Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on: -planning a proposal -printer selection tips -preparing the location -addressing staff concerns for new service -developing service workflows and procedures -managing inevitable disasters -developing policies -conducting the "reference interview" for 3D printing -staff training tips -outreach activities This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.
The Library's Legal Answers for Makerspaces by
Your community is supercharged about the new makerspace planned for your library. All systems are full speed ahead, and the staff is ready. But wait. Have you considered all the issues? For instance,*Do you know about the liability issues inherent in makerspace programs?*What can your library do to protect itself from liability?*What elements should be in user waivers and in partnership agreements?*Can the library protect itself from intellectual property liability when patrons use library equipment to create and copy all types of works using library tools and equipment such as 3D printers?At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will understand ways to:*Minimize liability through waivers and insurance*Point users to intellectual property resources to minimize their risks*Register the library with U.S. Copyright Office to minimize its exposure to copyright liability from user generated content*Frame a partnership agreement with an outside providerThis webinar will be of interest to library program planners, Administration, and those interested in makerspace activities.Like the successful, Library's Legal Answer Book, the ebook will use a Q&A format. The ebook allows for greater detail than the webinar, including legal citations that readers may reference.
Maker Literacies for Academic Libraries: Integration into Curriculum by
Melding universities' strategic goals with libraries' teaching and learning mission, the academic library makerspace can be a powerful catalyst for information literacy, offering faculty partners a place for interdisciplinary, experiential learning. If you're pondering what it takes to get your makerspace into the curriculum, this volume's relatable, first-hand accounts from librarians, makerspace staff, and faculty partners will give you the confidence to make the leap. Contributors, drawn from the IMLS-funded Maker Literacies project, describe pilots and assessment for a variety of demographics, course subjects, and makerspace equipment. Guided by their experiences, you'll be ready to fully partner with faculty through the course integration and assessment process. Inside, you'll learn why academic librarians are uniquely situated to be leaders in the realm of makerspaces and makerspace literacy; how the ACRL Framework informs maker competencies; methods for using competencies and assessment in designing course assignments; 5 steps for guiding faculty in creating assignments for makerspaces; advice on developing a new staffing and service model to handle course-wide use of the makerspace; steps for taking students through concept, design, prototype, and final product in a project management course; how an ethical perspective engaged a women's history course toward the "In Her Shoes" project; pedagogical strategies for integrating the makerspace into fine arts classes; and ways to showcase makerspace outputs to generate excitement around campus.
The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook by
Library makerspaces continue to thrive, drawing new patrons in and engaging them as never before. This hands-on sourcebook edited by technology expert Kroski includes everything libraries need to know about the major topics, tools, and technologies relevant to makerspaces today. Packed with cutting edge instruction and advice from the field's most tech-savvy innovators, this collection leads librarians through how to start their own makerspace from the ground up, covering strategic planning, funding sources, starter equipment lists, space design, and safety guidelines; discusses the transformative teaching and learning opportunities that makerspaces offer, with tips on how to empower and encourage a diverse maker culture within the library; delves into 11 of the most essential technologies and tools most commonly found in makerspaces, ranging from 3D printers, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and wearable electronics to CNC, Legos, drones, and circuitry kits; and includes an assortment of project ideas that are ready to implement. As useful for those just entering the "what if" stage as it is for those with makerspaces already up and running, this book will help libraries engage the community in their makerspaces.
Makerspaces: a practical guide for librarians by
A "makerspace" is an area in a library where users can use tools and equipment to design, build, and create all sorts of different things. It may be a dedicated room or a multipurpose space in which a collection of raw materials and resources can be utilized as desired. Projects range from prototyping product designs with 3D printers, to programming robots, to creating art out of recycled items. This practical guide will help librarians -develop, budget for, and implement makerspaces; -write grant proposals for funding; -and understand the mindset behind the maker movement in order to meet patron needs. Makerspaces: A Practical Guide for Librarians also includes useful case studies, descriptions of equipment and new technologies, and models for planning and assessing projects.
Makerspaces: top trailblazing projects by
Spaces that have been designed to allow users to create, build, and learn new projects and technologies, makerspaces employ a variety of tools such as 3-D printers, AutoCAD design software, and even open-source hardware like Arduino Kits. Developing a community around shared use of space and equipment, a tenet of the makerspace movement, fits squarely into libraries' mission. Bagley examines nine makerspaces in public, academic, and school libraries, describing their design and technical decisions in depth and showing how each is doing something unique and different, under a wide range of budgets and project offerings. Enabling readers to quickly gather information about these trailblazing projects, Bagley's guide Defines the makerspace, and describes why it fits perfectly into the library's role as community center Answers common questions about implementing a makerspace project, detailing how libraries are addressing issues such as registration, usage policy, noise, software programs in digital workspaces, adapting spaces, funding, and promotion Illustrates approaches libraries are taking to staffing makerspaces, from Anchorage Public Library's Maker in Residence and Mesa Public Library's THINKspot coordinator, to the library school students involved with University of Michigan and University of Illinois makerspace projects Covers the demographics of makerspace users, from children and teens to hobbyists and job seekers, offering guidance for targeting, marketing, and programmingA sourcebook of ideas that readers can apply at their own institutions, this resource also demonstrates how makerspaces can be gathering places for people to learn how to create and build together as a community.
Makerspaces in Practice by
According to a Library Journal survey, 89 percent of public libraries now offer maker programming. And they're increasingly popular at academic and school libraries too. More than a decade since they first began to crop up they continue to transform and revitalize libraries, tapping into patron creativity and fostering collaboration. In this follow-up to her bestselling The Makerspace Librarians Sourcebook, Kroski gathers trailblazers of the maker movement to share their experiences and success stories. This volume is packed with programs and ideas you'll be excited to implement at your own library. Learn what's working (and what's not) through first-hand perspectives on such topics as survey results showing the most popular makerspace programs; 6 common makerspace challenges and the solutions to meet them; examples of successful local partnerships for public, academic, and school libraries; establishing norms that encourage safety and peer learning; meeting the needs of explorers, learners, and experts in your maker community; practical operational guidance, such as workflows for maintaining supplies like scissors, glue, and 3D printer filament; hardware and software choices that improve accessibility; new developments in 3D printers and modeling software; cataloging and circulating maker kits for crafting, soldering, and other projects; budgeting tips, including how to plan for ongoing operational costs; measuring outcomes in public library makerspaces; and future developments expected for library makerspaces and equipment. You'll be introduced to a host of tried and tested programs you can adapt for your own library, helping you support your community through making.
School Library Makerspaces: grades 6-12 by
An essential resource for intermediate, middle, and high school librarians that guides the planning, learning, and implementation of a school library makerspace. The roles of school library media specialists and school libraries themselves are ever changing in response to the needs of the community and the evolution of human thinking, interaction, and learning processes. A school library makerspace can provide patrons with a place for learning, doing, and creating. It offers a location for tackling inventions, fine arts, crafts, industrial technology, hobbies, e-textiles, foodcrafting, DIY couture, fabrication, upcycling, and STEM right in the middle of the information gateway_the library. This book completely explains the makerspace concept and supplies real-world implementation guidance and inexpensive programming ideas that can be used as-is or adapted to suit a specific library or community's needs. Readers will be able to hit the ground running to implement their own makerspace with practical project ideas they can put to use immediately. Explains how to transform school libraries_always considered a destination for thinking and learning_to also be the place of doing, creating, and producing Supplies practical guidance on makerspace design, safety, instruction, budget, mentoring, and more Includes a "Think, Create, Share, and Grow" section with each makerspace activity that supplies learning and enrichment resources, guidance, and step-by-step how-to instructions Provides appendixes of national and local events; of ideas and supplies for makerspace activities; and of maker communities and maker resources