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Makerspaces in Libraries: Why and How to Support Making in your Library
CLSTL 2019
Adam Rogers, Head of Making & Innovation StudioNorth Carolina State University Libraries, U.S.A.
Opening Activity
� ActivityWrite on a card:
(1) Thing you hope to learn today
and/or
(1) Question you have about makerspaces⏰ 3 minutes
� Activity pt. 2Trade your card 3 times and not just at your table
Introduction
� About MeAdam RogersHead of Making & Innovation Studio
● 6+ years working on library makerspaces
● MLS from UNC-Chapel Hill, NC
NC State University
NCSU Libraries
OUR MISSIONOffer a broadly accessible, truly interdisciplinary program of making and learning to all on campus.
Our Makerspace
Two Makerspaces
● Hands-on, DIY Space ● Easy to learn tools● ~3900+ unique users
● 3D Printing Service● Advanced capabilities● 11,000+ 3D prints all time
Hunt LibraryJan 2013 | ~200ft2
D.H. Hill LibraryJune 2015 | ~900ft2
Hunt Library Makerspace
Hill Library Makerspace
Chemistry
Textiles
History
My Questions
● Why do makerspaces make sense in libraries?
● Why are librarians great for running makerspaces?
● How can we make an impact with our makerspaces?
Schedule for the Day● Adam on Teaching & Learning (15mins)
● Intro to the IMLS Framework (10mins)
● Activity: Vision Tool (40mins)
● BREAK (10mins)
● Adam on Staffing + Service Models (15mins)
● Activity: Program Variations Tool (35mins)
● Wrap Up / Reflection (10mins)
Teaching & Learning
Hill Makerspace
Made for Teaching
Course Support
FY 2017:
● 47 different courses● 121 sessions● ~2000 students● From Fashion Design to Poultry
Science, Horticulture to History
Faculty Outreach
Course Support
Across the Disciplines● Architecture● Arts Studies● Big Data● Chemistry● Communications● Digital Humanities● Engineering
● English● Fashion & Textile
Design● Microbiology● Poultry Science
… and many more
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops● Coding for Wearables● Critical Making● 3D Design (beginner & advanced)● Sewing & Electronic Embroidery● Arduino; Internet of Things● Bookmaking ● Creative Coding● Photogrammetry & 3D Scanning
… and more!
Getting Started with 3D Printing
● 90-120mins● conceptual
overview + hands-on 3D printer use
● can be customized for classes
Workshop Series
+
Deeper Experiences
DIY, with Support
Open Door, Glass Wall
Showing Users’ Work
The Tinkering Table
The IMLS Framework
Activity: Vision Tool
� Activity: Vision
GOAL
To focus attention on the purpose of a makerspace, and how it fits into a library’s values, community, and strategic goals.
� Activity: Vision
Introduce Yourself to your Tablemates
1. Your role & library2. What is the community you serve?
⏰ 10 minutes (total)
� Activity: Vision pt. 2
You’re starting a new maker program in your library. For now, assume you’ll have all the staff and funding you need. What are your goals?
� Activity: Vision pt. 2
⏰ 5 minutes
ON YOUR OWN,
Complete the first 3 sections of the Vision Statement sheet.
� Activity: Vision pt. 2
DISCUSS AT YOUR TABLE
REPORTER: Whoever traveled the shortest distance to be here.
⏰ 7 minutes
� Activity: Vision pt. 3
⏰ 5 minutes
ON YOUR OWN,
Complete the last 3 sections of the Vision Statement sheet.
� Activity: Vision pt. 3
⏰ 7 minutes
DISCUSS AT YOUR TABLE
REPORTER: Whoever traveled the longest distance to be here.
BREAK! 5 minutes
Service & Staffing Models
The Open Workshop
The Open Workshop
Hands-on Learning
Makerspace as Service
Makerspace as Service
Makerspace as Service
The “Pop-up” Makerspace
Tinkerspace is a “pop-up” makerspace: a series of workshops, special events, and “hacky hours” with no set physical location.
Makerspace Tech Lending● 1-week+ loan● links to online
tutorials, etc.
SUPPORTS● self-directed &
interest-based learning
● experimentation & play
Makerspace Tech Lending
Staffing
● Full-time Staff● Part-time (part of someone’s job)● Student workers● Graduate Assistants● Student volunteers, clubs, etc.
Hill Makerspace: 2.0+ FTE + 1.75 FTE studentsHunt Makerspace: 0.75+ FTE + 0.75 FTE students
Staffing Questions
● Should libraries hire non-librarians to run the makerspace?
● Or let another unit run the makerspace?● How does hiring contribute to diversity
and inclusion in your makerspace?● What skills do you look for?● How do you manage a student staff?
Activity: Program Variations Tool
🐠 Activity: Variations
GOAL
To illuminate the variety of approaches to maker spaces/programs, and the multitude of decisions that are made in creating them. And to get you started...
X
X
🐠 Activity: Variations
⏰ 5 minutes
ON YOUR OWN,
Complete the left side of the Program Variations sheet.
🐠 Activity: Variations
DISCUSS AT YOUR TABLE
REPORTER: The person who has been a librarian for the longest amount of time.
⏰ 7 minutes
🐠 Activity: Variations pt. 2
⏰ 5 minutes
ON YOUR OWN,
Complete the right side of the Program Variations sheet.
🐠 Activity: Variations
DISCUSS AT YOUR TABLE
REPORTER: The person who has been a librarian for the shortest amount of time.
⏰ 7 minutes
Reflection
🔍 ReflectionWrite on a card:
(1) One thing you learned today
and/or
(1) One remaining question⏰ 3 minutes
Reflection
Who would like to sharewith the group?
🙏 🙏 🙏Thank you!
Email me: asroger2@ncsu.edu
My program: go.ncsu.edu/makeResources: makingandlearning.com
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