makerspaces: a new wave of library service: cleveland public library
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Making a MakerSpace
Cleveland Public Library’s journey to becoming a MakerSpace
About TechCentral
About TechCentral
About TechCentral
About TechCentral
Computer Access
TechToyBox
More than a Computer Lab…
Before TechCentral
Planning, Design, and Building
Planning, Design, and Building
MakerSpace
What is a MakerSpace?• Learning & Collaboration
• Interests
• Access
Our Journey to becoming aMakerSpace
What needed to be learned?• Who are our patrons?• What skill level do they possess?• What could our staff do?• What did we need for a MakerSpace?
What did we need for our space?• Staff involvement
What did we need for our space?• Simple Making
Snap Circuits
K’NEX
Korg Monotrons
LittleBits
What did we need for our space?• 3D Printer
What did we need for our space?• Programs
Photo Credit: urban_data
What's Next?
Photo Credit: makerbot
Future Program Ideas
Photo Credit: jdog90
More kits and tools
Photo Credit: Velleman USAPhoto Credit: ShopBot/Gizmodo
Questions?Felton ThomasExecutive [email protected]
CJ LynceTechCentral [email protected]
Olivia HogeTechCentral [email protected]
Cleveland Public Library325 Superior Ave E.Cleveland, OH 44114216.623.2800