Library Makerspaces

The Complete Guide

By: Theresa Willingham

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Paperback | 28 December 2017

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264 Pages

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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 into 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.

Library Makerspaces: The Complete Guide is a comprehensive road map for libraries of any size, with any budget, seeking to redesign or repurpose space or to develop creative hands on, maker style programming. It features guidance on: *Holding stakeholder discovery sessions for truly community driven space and program development *Evaluating existing library spaces for most cost effective and user friendly facilities design and programming *Asset Mapping for developing community partnerships *Best practices from different types of library makerspaces in the U.S. and internationally *Sample budgets, inventories and space plans *Risk Management considerations *Programming recommendations and resources for range of patrons from youth to seniors, business and hobby groups *Funding and in-kind support

This book will help librarians develop and implement makerspaces, write grant proposals to fund such spaces, and help front line staff and administrators learn about the technologies and processes involved.

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Makerspaces are bringing back relevancy to libraries as we enter an ever-changing digital age. This fantastic book emphasizes the ease of youth and community engagement while providing concrete strategies for making it happen with the scalability to meet the needs of any venue. Easily having the perfect environment and space to deliver the life-changing and STEM-enriching FIRST programs is merely a major bonus.

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