Terrific Makerspace Projects

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Juan Denzer, Sharona Ginsberg

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Paperback | 12 August 2020

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Terrific Makerspace Projects: A Practical Guide for Librarians features fifteen customizable projects that were designed as projects created by librarians/makerspace facilitators, rather than projects in which librarians guided others (makerspace users). These projects were showcased during library events with the goal of promoting the makerspace, as well as other library services, while using them to build connections both within and external to the library.

This book outlines maker projects in detail and provides plenty of photos and resources so readers can recreate, customize, and implement them. People at all skill levels in every type of makerspace will find something they can try, with projects that range from simple and low-tech to more complex and tech-heavy. Most projects are inexpensive, taking advantage of free online tools, upcycled or repurposed materials, and low cost electronics such as Arduinos.

Each project can be approached as an offering for makerspace visitors or can be created by library employees themselves as tools to engage in outreach and promote the makerspace, library services, the institution, and more. Every project has been created and tested in a real library setting by the authors, who present lessons learned, possible variations, and different ideas on how to implement the projects to their fullest extent. Explore the idea of using the makerspace to highlight the value of other library services, or simply find new and fun ways to engage with your users.

The book also offers suggestions on how to be a great maker, and tips on makerspace safety, finding low-cost materials, and more.

Whether you're just beginning your makerspace or looking for fresh ideas for your established space, this book has something to offer.

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Terrific Makerspace Projects is a great resource, sharing with the reader a range of different makerspace project ideas that are designed to be reproducible and customisable, all of which were created and implemented by the authors in an actual library setting. Recommended for makerspace libraries and librarians.

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