Description
- 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.
Book Information
ISBN 9780838948057
Author Ellyssa Kroski
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint ALA Editions
Publisher American Library Association
Weight(grams) 360g