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Building  Makerspace  Culture  in  Libraries    Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information @activelearning Slides: http://bit.ly/fontblog Michigan Library Association May 16, 2014, 9:30 – 10:45am  

Abstract  

Makerspaces are more than 3D printers. ey offer libraries and librarians new venues through which to build community, develop patron capacity, and empower creative expression. In this talk, we'll explore questions to consider in launching a makerspace as well as possible activities and equipment. Most importantly, we'll talk about infusing our library-centered makerspaces with a maker culture that celebrates trial-and-error, process, and lifelong learning.

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"Sleepy  vs.  Bed�me  Bear  (265/365)"  by  JD  Hancock  on  Flickr.  CC-­‐BY-­‐2.0.  h�p://flickr.com/photos/jdhancock/5016097457”  

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Big  Ideas  From  IMLS  Mee�ng    Making being about community, not tools

  Need for professional growth and change related to

preparedness for “new” library approaches   Buzzwords: participatory learning (Jenkins et al);

Connected Learning (Ito et al), makerspaces, informal learning, community partnerships, assessment   Future funding opportunities related to “learning spaces

in libraries” from IMLS

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How  can  we  support  the  Leonardos  in  our  community?  

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Makerspaces  are  one  answer.  

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Makers  Make  Stuff.  

Makers  Transform  Stuff.  

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(Or  try  to,  anyway.)  

This  is  a  makerspace.  

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This  is,  too.  

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And  so  is  this.  

Ann  Arbor  Modern  Quilt  Guild  at  Maker  Works,  Ann  Arbor  h�p://www.maker-­‐works.com/content/ann-­‐arbor-­‐modern-­‐quilt-­‐guild  

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Tools + Support + Community Dale Grover, Maker Works, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Tools + Support + Community Dale Grover, Maker Works, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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EXPLORATION  +  FORMAL  AND  INFORMAL  LEARNING  +    

PEER  LEARNING  +  EXPOSITION  

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Image: http://radicalhorizon.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/is-conceptual-art-removing-the-need-for-skill-in-todays-art-world/ Public domain.

No  Two  Makerspaces  Are  The  Same.  

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Wood/Metal Shop Tools

This  space  reserved  for  your  maker  ac�vity  

Fabrication Tools Needle/Yarn Work

Sewing, e-Textiles, Fashion

Paper Cutting and Engineering

Cooking, Canning, Preserving

Horticulture

Electricity, Circuitry,

Microcontrollers, Robotics

Photo, Music & Video Production

Appliance Repair

Programming/Coding

“Darron’s messy workbench” by Darron Birgenheier on Flickr. CC-BY. http://flickr.com/photos/darronb/6450960321/ “Question Mark?” by Tiffany Terry on Flickr. CC-BY. http://flickr.com/photos/35168673@N03/5425591246/’’ “nagami kumquat” by david on Flickr. CC-BY. http://flickr.com/photos/23465812@N00/4347402017 “s1k” by Andres Rodriguez on Flickr. CC-BY. http://flickr.com/photos/symic/9725504427/ “Vintage General Mills Toaster 1949-1951” by Grannies Kitchen on Flickr. CC-BY. http://www.flickr.com/photos/47600671@N04/4568463926  Other photos courtesy of Michigan Makers

Our  makerspaces  hit  the  mark  when  makers  are  working  from  their    “center  of  gravity”      (Dewey  1900)    

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h�p://connectedlearning.tv/infographic  

Ten  Rules  Of  Thumb  For  Makerspace  Success  

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#1:  Know  Your  Purpose  Before  You  Buy  Anything.    Entertain? Inform? Educate? Enhance academics? Fill a void in academics? Introduce concepts and tools or provide access for savvy users? Have one-off programming or build a community? Create an in-house community? Serve as an-ramp? Welcome new makers? Provide new services for existing makers?    

Example:  Michigan  Makers    - Create community around making - Balance DIY exploration with guidance from mentors - Create sustainability and replicability - “Have something for every member of the family” - Welcome female makers    

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#2:  Embrace  Open  Source  Thinking.    

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#3:  Partner.Don’t  Compete.  

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University  of  Michigan  

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Corollary:    Partner  Skills,  Too:  Look  For  Mashups.  

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#4:  Cast  A  Wide  Net.  Welcome  All  Kinds  Of  Making.    

Want  to?    Now  you  can!    Give  life    to  your  ideas  

{American Corner, Biblioteca San Giorgio, Pistoia, Italy}

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We  inten�onally  plan  ac�vi�es  that  appeal  to  both  genders.

{Surprise! Boys like sewing machines more than girls do.}

“You  need  to  be  making  something.”  

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#5:  Match  Mentors  With  Learners.  

In Michigan Makers … you are free to use your creativity in coming up with your own creations. But it’s much more than that. Along the way, you learn about teamwork and problem solving. You meet other people who have completely different brains and ideas and thoughts, and who have the same interest in making that you do … e [graduate] students encouraged us to step out of what we were used to doing. ey taught us by guiding us, then letting us figure things out on our own and solve problems in our own way.

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Corollary:  Redefine  “Teacher”  And  “Learner.”  

#6:  Think  Windows  And  Mirrors.  

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#7:  Develop  Peer  Leadership.  

#8:  Consider  Short-­‐  And  Long-­‐term  Projects.  

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#9:  Celebrate  Daily  Progress.  

#10:  Celebrate  Long-­‐term  Progress.  

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Corollary:  Celebrate  by  just  making  something.  

Maybe  for  the  first  �me?  

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Or  just  fix  something.  

Planning  with  The  7  S’s    (in  order)    Students Stamina Support Sherpas Space Storage Stuff (Range & Schmidt 2014)  

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Join  us!  We’re  s�ll  learning,  too!  h�p://makerbridge.si.umich.edu    -­‐  @makerbridge  created  by  Sharona  Ginsberg  

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Coming this fall: 3D Modeling – Soldering – Squishy Circuits – Web Design with HTML 5

Ques�ons?  

Kristin Fontichiaro font@umich.edu @activelearning http://bit.ly/fontblog

Named  a  “Top  10  Series  Nonfic�on”  by  Booklist,  4/1/2014  “Here’s  a  series  many  librarians  need  as  much  as  their  readers  …  the  volumes  in  this  cu�ng-­‐edge  series    communicate  a  level  of  energy  that  elevates  the  challenging  material  into  need-­‐to-­‐know-­‐right-­‐now  stuff.”