- 1. MAKERSPACES: TRANSLITERACY IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES BY ASHLEY
DEAN
2. WHAT IS A MAKERSPACE? Hackerspaces Fab Labs Creative Spaces
Makelabs Makerhoods 3. WHAT IS A MAKERSPACE? A place where people
come together to create and collaborate, to share resources,
knowledge, and stuff. ~ Lauren Britton Transliteracy Development
Director Fayetteville Free Library 4. MAKERSPACE AND THE LIBRARY
MISSION Public Library Association Mission Statement The Public
Library Association enhances the development and effectiveness of
public library staff and public library services. This mission
positions PLA to: Focus its efforts on serving the needs of its
members Address issues which affect public libraries Commit to
quality public library services that benefit the general public 5.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE 3-DPRINTERS3-D printers allow users to create
renderings of 3-D objects from a digital design file.Atom 3D
Printed Guitar by Olaf Diegel
http://blogs.cio.com/hardware/17693/3d-printingmakes-electric-guitarsPrinting
is similar to 2-D inkjet printers, with nozzles spraying substances
such as plastic or gels instead of ink. 6. TOOLS OF THE TRADE LEGO
Suitable for all ages Inexpensive Promotes creativity Teaches
problem solving skills Improves dexterity Combines STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education with creativity
7. TOOLS OF THE TRADE CRAFTING Some libraries may already have
elements of a makerspace: Childrens programs Workshops in jewelry
making, duct tape crafts, etc. Sewing & knitting classes Shop
classMaria Carrillo High School Makerspace
http://makerspace.com/makernews/educators-workshop-review-sewing 8.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE COMPUTERS Using computers, makers can create:
Video games Full-length films Graphic art Mobile apps 9. FUNDING
MAKERSPACES Think outside the box: Grant writing Competitions
Crowd-source funding websites Sponsorships 10. SAFETY FIRST A safe
makerspace environment is created by: User education of tools
Appropriate protective gear Respect for other users Accessible
safety equipment Safety precaution guidelines when using
makerspaces.
http://makerspace.com/ideas/staying-safe-in-makerspaces 11. THE
ISSUE OF SPACE Libraries searching for space have several options
to consider: Purchase new space Mobile classrooms Reimagine current
space Westport Public Library Makerspace
http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/commen
ts/library_launches_maker_space/ 12. EXPECTATIONS ON LIBRARY STAFF
It is our job to create access and develop an environment where
people can come togetherAs librarians we are the facilitators we do
not have to be the expertsOur community is full of experts and so
is yours. Technology teachers, local artists, computer programmers,
and lawyers these expertshave knowledge that is worth sharing. ~
Lauren Britton 13. WORKS CITED Abram, Stephen. "Makerspaces in
Libraries, Education, and Beyond." Internet@Schools 20.2 (2013):
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Britton, Lauren. "A Fabulous Laboratory: The Makerspace at
Fayetteville Free Library." Public Libraries Jul 2012: 30-3.
ProQuest. Web. 26 Nov. 2013 . Cox, Randy. Video Game Design Class.
30 November, 2008. Photograph. The Oregonian. Web. 01 Dec. 2013.
Gutsche, Betha. "Makerspaces in Libraries: Patron's Delight,
Staff's Dread?" Alki 29.1 (2013): 28-30. Library & Information
Science Source. Web. 22 Nov. 2013. Kenney, Brian. "Meet Your
Makers." Publishers Weekly 260.13 (2013): 20. Library &
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McGuire, Devon. Educators Workshop Review: Sewing. 2013.
Photograph. Makerspace. Web. 01 Dec. 2013. "PLA Mission and Goals."
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