Makerspaces in Libraries inspiring Creation in a Consumption-Heavy culture Brian Audano

What Is A MakerSpace? A space for invention, collaboration and creation A space that fosters exploration and play A space for peer-to-peer learning A space that develops a culture of creation rather than consumption 

Sample Makerspace

Components Arduino Espresso Book Machine Modela Open Source Software designed to allow novice designers to create simple electronics Prints and binds books in minutes; can be used for self-publishing or high-demand titles Woodworking tool; capable of "databasing parts"

Makerspaces for young adults

Implementation Collaboration Centralization Entrepreneurship

Collaboration Partner with local makerspaces and businesses Allow use of other facilities Fulfill complementary needs

Centralization Consolidate pre-existing resources to cut costs Applies to tech, space, and staffing Implement cloud systems to store individual patrons' works across multiple sessions and platforms

Entrepreneurship Put makerspace in highly-visible location Advocate for consolidation of older collections to provide space Cut costs whenever possible

Further Reading Travis Good - Three Makerspace Models That Work Lauren Britton – The Making of Maker Spaces Buffy Hamilton - Makerspaces, Participatory Learning, and Libraries Metropolitan New York Library Council – From Hacks to Stacks: Makerspaces and Librarybox Ellyssa Kroski - A Librarian's Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources Phil Goerner – Creating a School Library Makerspace