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LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION KIT p.1 / 22

BY NC SA

Alon Meron

www.makerlibrarynetwork.org

Koby Barhad

This is a kit of parts to help you construct your Maker Library. It is an open source design by Alon Meron commissioned for the Maker Library Network. The shelving system (see p.5) is an essential requirement for each Maker Library. There are other designs such as seating and display furniture but these are optional. We encourage each Maker Library to put their own individual stamp on the other elements, including the gallery and furniture in their space, although do feel free to use these designs if you wish.

The Maker Library Network is a new initiative that promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing between designers and makers in the UK and South Africa. Commissioned as part of Connect ZA and supported by the British Council, the Maker Library Network was created by Daniel Charny and developed with From Now On.

Maker Libraries are creative spaces that combine reading, showing and making. They are defined by three elements: a library, a makespace and a gallery. Librarians in each country are able to share and adapt the MLN principles for their local conditions and location; whether in their studio, in the corner of a cafe, or in a purpose built vehicle. Each Maker Library can connect over an online platform which also provides access to designs and mentoring resources.

WELCOMELIBRARY CONSTRUCTION KIT


BY NC SA

Alon Meron


Koby Barhad

WHATS ONCONTENTS

A MAKER LIBRARY

2 pART LIBRARY SETUp

MAKE: 1. MEASURE

MAKE: 2. CUT

MAKE: 3. CONSTRUCT

MAKE: 4. ASSEMBLE

LIBRARY pART 1

LIBRARY pART 2

BOOKSTORE

FEATUREBOOK

NOTICEBOARD

“IMAGINATION” & “SKILLS”

LApTOp DESK/WORK STATION

ICON BOX

OpTIONAL ELEMENTS

BENCH

GALLERY

MLN IMAGES

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Koby Barhad

MUST HAVE!A MAKER LIBRARY

The Maker Library bookshelves (see pp.4-8)

The Maker Library Network explainer as a poster or flyer (PDF included)

The Maker Library Network (MLN) is a British Counci l project commissioned as pa rt of Connect ZA, a programme running throughout 2014 & 15 which aims to create connections between young creativ es and audiences in the UK and South Africa. Conceiv ed by Daniel Char ny and developed with F rom Now On, th e MLN is a new initiati ve that promotes collaboration an d knowledge-sharing between designers and ma kers. The programme will culminate with an event to showcas e the achievements of the first y ear, with the ambition to expand into a world-wide network .

The peopleEach Maker Librar y is led by a librarian who is interest ed in fostering creativ e, social thinking and learning throug h making. Each libra ry will run a dynamic programme o f activities which is in formed by the librarian’ s interests. A s an acti ve member of the MLN community, the librari an has an opportunity to connect, learn and contribut e with li ke-minded people. Members of the MLN will als o have access to a pool of mentors who will be sharin g knowledge and resources via the online plat form.

The SpacesMaker Libraries are workspaces defined by three key elements: a library, a mak espace and a gallery. Librarians in each count ry will be able to share and adapt the ML N principles f or their local conditions and location; whethe r in their studio, in the corner of a ca fe, or in a purpose bui lt travelling vehicle.

The ConceptMaker Libraries are creat ive spaces that combi ne reading, showing and making. This new type of libra ry, whilst encouraging local d evelopment, is also pa rt of a new international mentoring network .

When a Ma ker Librar y (ML) is set up, the librari an receives a starter kit which includes a blueprint an d materials budget to build a library, a core set of books, a growing resource of open designs and access to a pan el of mentors via an online plat form.

CO LLABO RATINGSHARIN GC ON NE CT IN G

www.ma kerlibrarynetwork.or g

MENT ORLIBRARI AN MAKE R

MAKESp AC ELIBRA RY GALLE RY

Your Library name (i.e. Maker Library: Bank)

BankMaker Library:

The “Library”, “Gallery” and “MakeSpace” icons

MAKESpACELIBRARY GALLERY

The words “Skills” and “Imagination”

A place to photograph books and somewhere to display a “feature” Book.

A gallery area or somewhere to display another Maker’s work (this can be of your own design or you can use the designs included)

THE MINIMUM YOU NEED TO BUILD AND HAVE pRESENT IN YOUR SpACE IS AS FOLLOWS:


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Koby Barhad

EXAMpLE2 pART LIBRARY SETUp

NOTICEBOARD


ICONBOX

“SKILLS”SIGN

BENCH*Optional*

GALLERY*Optional*

BOOK STORE

BOOK SHELF

FEATURED BOOK

“IMAGINATION”SIGN


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MAKE: STEp 1

First things first...Calculate and get all the material you are going to use for the library. Here is an estimation of all you’ll need to get started...

*This is to create the support as shown. You may use shorter pieces and less screws

3.5 x 60mm

15mm/15mm

3.5 x 25mm

3.5 x 25mm

35mm/35mm

9mm

NOTES:The dimensions of timber sections will always vary. The timber section specified here is approximate. The timber dimension you use may affect the size of the screws.

SCREWS:1) 4.5 x 60mm 100 pcs2) 3.5 x 50mm 600 pcs3) 3.5 x 25mm 200 pcs

pLY/MDF SHEET:1) Min. 9mm 2 Sheets

TIMBER:1) 33mm/33mm aprox.

105M + 20% contingency2) 15mm/15mm aprox.

35M + 20% contingency

LIST OF QUANTITIES

MEASURE


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16.5mm

16.5mm

16.5mm

33mm

NOTE 1:Dimensions are based on 33x33mm section. Different sections will require different rebate dimensions.

NOTE 2:Router table is recommended for rebate detail. Can also use bench saw or jigsaw.

3.5 x 50mm

3.5 x 50mm

CUTMAKE: STEp 2

16.5mm

16.5mm

33mm

33mm

TIMBER:33mm/33mm


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MAKE: STEp 3

2D FRAME**Remember: dimention of 2D frame = Length of timber + 1 x thickness

2D FRAME

2D FRAME

CONNECTORS

SURFACEfits inside 2D frame

SURFACE

NOTE 2:Where possible (once location is determined) glue all joints. This will make the structure more rigid and stable for the long term. *Gluing the joints in the 2d frames but not the connectors is a good compromise. It enables flat packing and reassembling and still provides added rigidity.

NOTE 1:Pilot holes are important.

3.5 x 50mm

3.5 x 25mm

3.5 x 25mm

CONSTRUCT


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Koby Barhad

MAKE: STEp 4

NOTE:

When assembling frames together screw ALL points where frames overlap.This makes the structure more rigid and stable.

Frames can be constructed into each other so they are interlocking.

FIX ANY ANGLE

ASSEMBLE

4.5 x 60mm

4.5 x 60mm


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LIBRARY pART 1 BASIC UNIT

250mm

2500mm 100mm

LIGHT:

Recommended: lamp that can clamp on to shelving

BATTONto support books.Screw from back side

967mm*Actual timber length:1000mm - 33mm = 967mm

1000mm is shelf outsidemeasurement and library frame inside dimension

FIX ANY ANGLE

1033mm*Actual timber length:1000mm + 33mm = 1033mm

500mm


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LIBRARY pART 2

FEATURED BOOK SHELF


ICON BOX

NOTICEBOARD

“IMAGINATION”

BOOK SHLEF

BOOK STORE

FIX ANY ANGLE

EXAMpLE


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BOOKSTORE

670mm

300mm

600mm

EXAMpLE


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WEBCAM

FEATURE BOOK

600mm

100mm

500mm

300mm

700mm

300mm

LIGHT:Recommended:lamp that can clampon to shelving

BATTONto support books

EXAMpLE


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NOTICEBOARD

400mm

100mm

600mm

EXAMpLE


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“IMAGINATION” & “SKILLS” HEADLINE

500mm

200mm

300mm

THE WORD “SKILLS” & “IMAGINATION”Made using your own technique

EXAMpLE


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800mm

500mm

150mm

EXAMpLE


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ICON BOX

250mm250mm

250mm

LIBRARY ICON

EXAMpLE


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OpTIONAL ELEMENTS

SCREWS:1) 4.5 x 60mm 20 pcs2) 3.5 x 50mm 130 pices3) 3.5 x 25mm 20 pices

TIMBER:1) 33mm/33mm aprox. 22M + 20% contingency2) 15mm/15mm aprox. 2M + 20% contingency

SCREWS:1) 4.5 x 60mm 20 pcs2) 3.5 x 50mm 200 pices3) 3.5 x 25mm 40 pices

TIMBER:1) 33mm/33mm aprox. 15M + 20% contingency2) 15mm/15mm aprox. 6M + 20% contingency3) 45mm/45mm aprox. 15M + 20% contingency

LIST OF QUANTITIES

BENCH

GALLERY

MEASURE


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EXAMpLE

Alon Meron

BENCH

150mm

150mm

900mm

200mm

450mm

1000mm

450mm

1000mm

450mm200mm

200mm

800mm

Install ply surface slightly recessed so foam can fit inside recess

Timber dimensions: 45/45mm

Closed cell foam:50mm thick

*This can be of your own design

3.5 x 50mm

3.5 x 25mm

TIMBER:33mm/33mm

SURFACE


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GALLERY

800mm

300mm

150mm

500mm

500mm

500mm600mm

500mm

150mm

300mm

200mm

800mm

Dimensions may vary to fit exhibits

EXAMpLE*This can be of your own design


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Koby Barhad

LIBRARY EXAMpLE

Maker Library: Machines Room @ LimeWharf, London


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GALLERY EXAMpLE

Top left: Gallery display in MLN Caravan: GRAS Studio, EdinburghTop right: Gallery display at Maker Library: Thingking, Cape Town

Bottom: Maker Library: Guild, Cape Town


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VARIATIONS EXAMpLE

Top left: “Skills and Imagination” – Maker Library: Thingking, Cape TownMiddle: Turned frame sections – Maker Library: Thingking, Cape Town

Top right: MLN Caravan: GRAS StudioBottom: Maker Library: MAKlab, Glasgow

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