CIL 2016: Making the Making: Developing Maker Initiatives in Libraries

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If Not For the Library

Making the Making: Developing Maker Initiatives in Libraries

Computers in LibrariesMarch 7th, 2016

Sue ConsidineExecutive DirectorFayetteville Free LibraryEmail: sconsidine@fflib.org

Leah KrausDirector of Community Engagement & ExperienceFayetteville Free LibraryEmail: lkraus@fflib.org

+Overview Making the Making: The Big Picture 1-3PM

Who we are/Why making in libraries? Strategies for getting started Administrative considerations Funding and resources Partnerships Outcomes and Impacts Assessment Tools & Strategies Exercise Q&A

Making the Making: The Day-to-Day 3-4PM Policies & procedures Staffing Staff & Patron Training Community Involvement Technology & Resources Program Examples Q&A

+Who YOU areWho We are

+Fayetteville Free Library

+FFL Fab LabPhysical fabrication and STEAM skills

www.fflib.org/makerfaqs

+FFL Creation Lab Our Digital Makerspace! Digital content creation and STEAM skills

+Little MakersSTEAM learning opportunities through programs, services and collections

Our makerspace for ages 5-8! STEAM learning opportunities through programs,

services and collections Discover. Create. Build. Drop-in any time, or attend scheduled programs.

+Why Making in Libraries?

+Making @ the FFL

+The Library’s Mission

“To Provide Free and Open Access to Ideas

and Information”

+The Library’s Role

Libraries & 21st Century Literacies

+Informal STEAM Education Formal vs. Informal Learning

Self-motivated voluntary guided by interest life-long

Libraries can and should provide fun informal learning opportunities around STEM subjects, because Early interest in STEM is more of an

indictor than academic performance (Tai et al. 2006)

Curiosity and enjoyment are integral to engagement with STEAM (Hidi & Renninger 2006)

Adapted from Krishnamurthi, A, Ballard, M & Noam, G. (2014)“Examining the impact of afterschool STEM programs.” Noyce Foundation. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/documents/STEM/Rennie_Krishnamurthi.pdf

+Making in Libraries

+Taking the first steps

+Key Strategies: Start with your community –

what are their needs and priorities?

It’s okay to start small – the key is to START

Collect evidence that illustrates community needs are being met…then grow upon your successes!

Involve staff early and often from across primary areas of responsibility in planning phases

+Identifying Needs

+Sewing

+Lego Robotics

+Geek Girl Camp

+FFL Fab Lab

+Staff Involvement

+Administrative Considerations not to miss Are we in compliance with code? Discuss plans with your liability insurance provider Plan for success

+Funding & Resources

+Key Strategies: Partnerships Grant opportunities and awards What can we STOP doing?

Resource reallocation

+Grant Opportunities and Awards

+Resource Reallocation

Rethink Programming Budgets: Community participants lead classes and programs for free STEAM kits, technologies, and tools can be used again and

again in scheduled programs, as well as on a drop-in basis, instead of paying for one-time performers

Reference Assessment Has allowed us to make confident decisions about service

desk staffing, database purchasing, and reference materials purchasing

Tool used: Gimlet

+Outcomes & Impacts

+Entrepreneurship

+Local Small Business Development

+Collaborations

+Partnership Examples

Express Computer Services – Local print & copy company 3D Printer donation

Syracuse University – Interns and volunteers CADimensions – Local manufacturing & engineering

software/hardware sales company Donation of Solidworks (3D modeling software) lab license

Webucator – National online tech learning company based locally Library Partner program – free patron access to Self-Guided courses

Brodart Tech Garden – Interns and volunteers

+STEAM Learning Supporting content areas:

* Archeology * Architecture * Astronomy * Biology * Chemistry * Computer Science * Construction * Design * Digital media production * Digital fabrication * Ecology * Electronics * Engineering * Geometry * Manufacturing * Math * Physics * Programming * Robotics *

Supporting skills development: * Problem solving * Teamwork * Critical thinking * Creativity *

Making STEM topics and careers fun, interesting, cool and accessible

+Assessment Tools & Strategies

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+15 min. Q&A. Still Got Questions? Please refer to the contact screen on the first slide for our information; contact any of us, anytime!

Next, we will break into groups of 6 for a mini Making assessment exerciseSue Considine

Fayetteville Free Library Executive Directorsconsidine@fflib.org

Fayetteville Free LibraryWebsite: www.fflib.orgTwitter: @fayettevillelib

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Making the Making: The Day-to-Day

Computers in LibrariesMarch 7th, 2016

Sue ConsidineExecutive DirectorFayetteville Free LibraryEmail: sconsidine@fflib.org

Leah KrausDirector of Community Engagement & ExperienceFayetteville Free LibraryEmail: lkraus@fflib.org

+We will cover…

Technology & Resources Policies & procedures Staffing Staff & Patron Training Community Involvement Program Examples Q&A

+Technology & Resources

+Creation Lab Inventoryhttp://fflib.org/creation-lab/inventory

+FFL Fab Lab Inventoryhttp://fflib.org/fab-lab/fab-lab-inventory

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+FFL Fab Lab Inventory (cont.)

+Little Makers Inventory

Goldieblox Roominate Bionic Blocs (Brackitz) Kaledio Gears Dash Robot & iPad Legos K’nex

+Free Resources

Project Ideas: Instructables Pinterest DIY.org Makezine.com

3D Files/ Modeling: Thingiverse.com Tinkercad Sketchup Blender Autodesk:123DCatch

Developing a Library Makerspace: Makerspace Playbook Libraries and Maker Culture: A

Resource Guide www.fflib.org/make

Digital Creation: Inkscape Kodu Game Lab Scratch iMovie/ iPhoto/Garage Band Audacity iPad apps

+Policies & Procedures

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+Staffing & Staff Training

+Staffing

+Key Strategies: Staff & Volunteer Training Goal = All share basic level of

knowledge Forum training opportunities Staff members identify training

topics Staff members self-teach

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+Patron Training

+Key Strategies: Patron Training

Certify individuals on each piece of equipment before independent use

Continuously assessing and adjusting training formats

Group certification classes, 1-on-1s and online certifications

+Patron Training (cont.)

We may not know, but we can find out together! Providing access to supplemental training materials –

bookmarks, videos, online resources Community Participants are key!

+Community Involvement

+Key Strategies: Allow community members to

use the library as a platform to share what they know with their neighbors

Seek out strategic partnerships with community organizations and businesses

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-Adapted from “The Abundant Community” by John McKnight & Peter Block

+Examples

Staffing the FFL Fab Lab Leading classes on topics such as 3D design

(Solidworks, Tinkercad, Sketchup), sewing, painting, home repair, Photoshop, laser projects, and more

Leading weekly or monthly clubs or meetups on topics such as robotics, electronics, quilting, knitting, etc.

+Program Examples

+Program Examples

Tinker Tots Little Makers Creation Clubs Coding Club Geek Girl Camp STEAM Camp for Guys Maker Mondays Take Apart Tuesdays

Art Masters Teens Make Minecraft Design for 3D printing Lego Robotics Make Your Holiday Painting classes

Robotics Club Electronics Club Sewing Programs Knitting Club Quilting Club Home Repair DIY Home Décor

+Thank You!

Sue ConsidineFayetteville Free Library Executive Directorsconsidine@fflib.org

Fayetteville Free LibraryWebsite: www.fflib.orgTwitter: @fayettevillelib