1. Library Makerspaces: An Innovation In Library And Information Services
Helen Nneka Okpala
Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria Workshop held in Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi,
22nd – 27th May, 2016.
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2. Introduction
Paradigm shift
CHANGE!
MAKE NOW

3. Introduction contd…
SPACE & RESOURCES (Books, technology, Internet, online resources)…Good for makerspace.
Provide

4. 20% Public Libraries 80% Academic Libraries
Makerspace
Makerspace
Early Makerspace Development
Public Libraries
Makerspace
20%
Makerspace
Makerspace
Makerspace
Academic Libraries
Makerspace
Makerspace
80%

5. 40% Public Libraries 60% Academic Libraries
Makerspace
Makerspace
Current Makerspace Development
Public Libraries
Makerspace
40%
Makerspace
Makerspace
Makerspace
Makerspace
Academic Libraries
Makerspace
Makerspace
Makerspace
Makerspace
60%

6. What About Makerspace? Makerspace is:
A technology-enabled space for making things or environment where individuals come together to share knowledge and ideas.
A conducive environment where people are able to design products from zero to existence – a place designed to ‘democratize the act of making something from scratch’ (Cavalcanti, 2013)
Collaborative learning environments where people come together to share materials and learn new skills (The Library as Incubator Project, 2013).

8. Why Makerspace?
Provide access to a wide variety of tools and technology;
Facilitate group interaction, knowledge, and resource sharing;
Supply access to physical space for individual project development;
Provide an open environment for expression of creativity and innovation;
Access to equipment for prototyping project ideas for companies.
Community empowerment
Foster community collaboration and co-creation
Inter-generational learning and social connectedness,
Developing a culture of lifelong learning and adding socio-economic advantage to communities.
Provide an opportunity for libraries to future-proof themselves and adapt to meet the changing nature of society

10. Makerspace Technologies or Activities
Computer Workstations
Photo editing/Photo editing Software
3D printing/3D Printers
Creating a website or online portfolio
Video editing/Software
3D Scanning/Scanner
3D Modeling
High Quality Scanner
Computer Programming/software
Animation Software
Apps/Creating Apps
VHS Conversion equipment
Projectors
Prototyping (3D fabrication, laser cutting, 3D modeling software, digitizers)
Research materials, especially patent searches
Resources on how to use 3D modeling software
CAD/CAM software
3D Design software
3D Printers
3D Designs

11. The kind of materials in your library makerspace would depend on the type of makerspace you want!

12. 3D Printer? Usually Necessary In A Makerspace…Used to Print ANYTHING, Right? Let’s See!

16. 3D Technologies In University Of Pretoria Library Makerspace

17. Makerspace in Libraries
Valdosta State University- Staff at the Odom Library created a makerspace by repurposing an unused room to give students a place to work on digital media projects. The makerspace was equipped by Library staff members who repurposed surplus equipment from the campus’ IT department, surplus furniture from elsewhere in the university, and by gaining internal grants to buy 3D printers. Library staff members offer regular workshops to teach students how to use the technologies or complete their projects independently.

18. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): The mission of the Shapiro Library Innovation Lab & Makerspace includes helping users become innovators, who then become makers

19. Library Makerspace?
A place where people can collaborate, innovate, and create using information, resources, tools, and collections provided at the library. People can play, tinker, explore, or pursue personal or professional goals (
Books
Technologies
People
Space

20. Libraries As Makerspaces: Justification
The Library is a central place for learning
The Library is a center for innovation
The Library is a place for knowledge creation
Marketing of library services
Equitable access to new technologies

21. Makerspace Implications For Librarians And Students
Organization of sensitization and literacy programmes for users on the use of the makerspace technologies.
A designated webpage or Facebook page for the makerspace. Latest technologies at the makerspace could be announced on this page.
New Portfolio for Librarians: makerspace Manager, makerspace Librarian.
Continuing Professional Development.
Students enrolled in technology-oriented subjects like Engineering, Computer Science, Vocational and Technical Education, etc.

22. Mobile Makerspace: Makerspace on Wheels
University of Nigeria, Nsukka mobile Makerspace

23. Planning A Successful Makerspace In Nigerian Libraries

24. Makerspace Proposal Guide
Proposed Location
Target Audience
Technologies/tools/activities
Policy development
Budget plan
Floor Plan
Name of Library
Proposed Makerspace
Definition
Objectives
Mission Statement
Proposed URL

25. Academic Library Makerspace Floor Plan: 2D Rep
Academic Library Makerspace Floor Plan: 2D Rep. Designed by Helen Nneka Okpala

26. Academic Library Makerspace Floor Plan: 3D Rep
Academic Library Makerspace Floor Plan: 3D Rep. Designed by Helen Nneka Okpala

27. Challenges Of Implementing A Makerspace Project In Academic Libraries.
The challenge of training the users
Security challenges
Funding Issues
Lack of sufficient space in the library building:
Erratic power supply:
Technophobia
High cost and maintenance of equipment, Internet bandwidth, hardware and software

28. Conclusion and Recommendation
The idea of situating makerspace in the library goes beyond drawing users to the library to fostering creativity and invention
In proposing a makerspace in libraries for an academic institution, there is the need to make references to existing makerspaces in other libraries and their success stories and then an opportunity to visit libraries where makerspaces exist should be suggested. This calls for training and workshop opportunities for librarians on makerspace. The established benefits will lead the way to writing a concise proposal to the University management on establishing a makerspace in the University library which will likely yield a positive result.
There is need for makerspace in the Nigerian academic library for the fact that it will help build a community of collaborators, introduce new technologies, as well as boost the library’s image. The library however, needs to seek the support of the university administration for this project to come to fruition.