Hack Your Library! Megan E. Shulman, MLIS Catalog and Reference Librarian Jackson State Community College

To Hack: To manage successfully To write computer programs for enjoyment To be successful (hack it) To develop a shortcut for or make easier

Today’s Focus: Space Purpose Collaboration The LAUNCH Cycle & Leadership Makerspaces Evaluation

Space Redefining the library space Place vs. Space Knowledge Spillovers Create new questions

Space

Purpose What are we trying to hack? Why? Hackathon Adelphi University case study

Purpose Hackathon (AKA Code Fest, Hack Day or Hack Fest): “Hackathons provide a venue for self-expression and creativity through technology. People with technical backgrounds come together, form teams around a problem or idea, and collaboratively code a unique solution from scratch — these generally take shape in the form of websites, mobile apps, and robots” (medium.com)

Purpose

Purpose Adelphi University 2015 Hackathon from “College & Research Libraries News” New ideas for mobile app Increase outreach Improve library’s image Year and a half of planning Platform called Hacker League (https://mlh.io/) DevPost for management is recommended (https://devpost.com/)

Purpose Adelphi Case Study Cont. Volunteers and judges are crucial: use departments like graphic design, computer science, and educational technology Majority of funding came from provost’s office and internal funding Cool prizes: a smart watch and Amazon gift cards Free food is a drive: pizza, coffee, and snacks were provided Carefully schedule event

Purpose Adelphia University Case Study Cont. Waiver for legal concerns signed prior to event Market event: website, banners, posters, tent signs for tables Winning team devised a group study scheduling tool Winning app became part of the university’s mobile app

Collaboration Find inside & outside sources of collaboration The CO Hamilton College’s Digital Humanities Initiative Jackson-Madison County Library

The LAUNCH Cycle & Leadership Look, Listen, and Learn Ask Lots of Questions Understand the Problem or Process Navigate Ideas Create Highlight What’s Working and Failing Get ready to LAUNCH!

The LAUNCH Cycle & Leadership

Makerspaces

Makerspaces “A makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials.” ~Diana Rendina, Renovated Learning blogger

Makerspaces Jackson State Community College Jackson-Madison County Library Jackson Christian School

Evaluation Demo-athons for Hackathons: Sense of Community Science Fair Focus on learning over profit Give hacks a chance Go back to the drawing board: Evaluate individual components

References Bogdanov, S., & Issac-Menard, R. (April 2016). Hack the Library: Organizing Adelphi University’s First Hackathon. College & Research Libraries News, 177 (4), 180-183. Retrived from http://crln.acrl.org Gottfried, J. (2014). How to Judge a Hackathon-Finding the Chosen One. Retrieved from http://news.mlh.io/how-to-judge-a-hackathon-finding-the-chosen-one-05-15-2014 Juliani, A.J. & Spencer, J. (2016). LAUNCH: Using Design Thinking To Boost Creativity And Bring Out The Maker In Every Student. San Diego: CA: Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. Mathews, B., & Soistmann, L. A. (2016). Encoding Space: Shaping Environments That Unlock Human Potential. Chicago, IL: American Association of College and Research Libraries.

YouTube Videos Leadership—Engage Your Team—Create a Culture of Engagement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZA94smSkQg Meet the Ideas Box: A Library/Media Center Ready in 20 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZA94smSkQg What’s a Hackathon?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCyFxcMsjnA&t=38s What is a Maker Space?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLEJLOB6fDw