Creating, Constructing, Collaborating, Contributing

Buffy J. Hamilton Texas Library Association Conference 2013

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Defining Makerspaces

Source: http://makerspace.com/

Defining Makerspaces

Source: http://makerspace.com/

Defining Makerspaces

Source: http://makerspace.com/

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pace

Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=4594 and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5237

Source: http://www.westportlibrary.org/sites/default/files/webfm/files/attachments.restored/

recommended/Library%20Journal%20article.pdf/

Foster play and exploration

Support opportunities for learning

Nurture peer to peer learning

Work with community members as true partners

Develop a culture of creating

Source: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/10/public-services/the-makings-of-maker-spaces-part-1-space-for-creation-not-just-consumption/

Source: http://metro.org/articles/from-stacks-to-hacks-makerspaces-and-librarybox//

Transactional

Transformational

Source: http://metro.org/articles/from-stacks-to-hacks-makerspaces-and-librarybox//

creating

inventing

building

Source: http://metro.org/articles/from-stacks-to-hacks-makerspaces-and-librarybox//

Inquiry and questioning

Networked/ social learning

and construction of

knowledge

Problem solving

Source: http://metro.org/articles/from-stacks-to-hacks-makerspaces-and-librarybox//

3D printing and creating

Hackathons Writing salons

and writing communities

Crafting Digital

production of content

Mechanical building and

tinkering

Gardening and growing

Source: http://metro.org/articles/from-stacks-to-hacks-makerspaces-and-librarybox//

Makerspace Learning:

STEAM Science

Technology

Engineering

Arts

Math

Source: http://metro.org/articles/from-stacks-to-hacks-makerspaces-and-librarybox//

Static/Fixed Space

Mobile/ Pop Up Learning

Spaces/ Community Embedded

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Source http://makerspace.com/make-a-makerspace/get-your-new-school-edition-of-the-makerspace-playbook

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Source: http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2013/a-librarians-guide-to-makerspaces/

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Source: http://www.imls.gov/assets/1/AssetManager/Makerspaces.pdf

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relatively low barriers to

Original photography by Buffy Hamilton

one’s creations with others Photograph used with permission of Andy Plemmons

fluidity in the roles of

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with one another

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members believe their

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communities formed around…

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communities formed around

Source: http://dmlhub.net/sites/default/files/ConnectedLearning_report.pdf

Ito, Mizuko, Kris Gutiérrez, Sonia Livingstone, Bill Penuel, Jean Rhodes, Katie Salen, Juliet Schor, Julian Sefton-Green, S. Craig Watkins. 2013. Connected Learning: An Agenda for Research and Design. Irvine, CA: Digital Media and Learning Research Hub.

Connected Learning

Libraries Creating a Makerspace Culture of

Learning

Buffy Hamilton, July 2012

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Source: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6666669.html

Legos + Literacy

Memory

Development

Logical

mathematical

thinking

Scientific

reasoning

Problem

solving Tactile and kinesthetic

learning increase student

understanding

Learn more: http://prairiecreeklibrary.blogspot.com/2012/09/anime-and-so-much-more-club.html?spref=fb

Learn more: http://prairiecreeklibrary.blogspot.com/2012/10/studio-you.html

Source: http://www.saclibrary.org/?pageId=1599

Sources: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=3856 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHwLjoecaKE&feature=player_embedded

Source: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/19/4274750/homeless-poet-proud-of-newly.html

Source: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/10/public-services/the-makings-of-maker-spaces-part-2-espress-yourself/

Ideas Process Product

Source: http://community.tametheweb.com/socalshi/2012/10/29/makerspaces-school-libraries-emerging-trends-planning-worksheet/

Source: http://acrl.ala.org/techconnect/?p=1403

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Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=3335 and http://youmedia.tumblr.com/

Source: http://on.fb.me/10bEIf1

Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=3335 and http://youmedia.tumblr.com/

Source: http://bornbraveyoumedia.tumblr.com/

Learn more: http://librarymakers.blogspot.com/search/label/CraftLab

Learn more: http://librarymakers.blogspot.com/search/label/CraftLab

Always In Stitches at Abington Community

Library

Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=6444

Dresses for young African girls. Local

quilter and author Nancy Johnson-

Srebro got the group interested in

creating simple dresses, which will

be sent to Kenya.

Always In Stitches at Abington Community

Library: The Details

Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=6444

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

Installations vary to reflect the diverse interests in our community.

One installation may feature participatory art and culture; another

may solicit opinions on an upcoming initiative or library service, or

be hands-on, demonstrating new technology.

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library: RAW

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

“Other artists from the

community have come in

and wanted to participate. It

has been a really interesting

talking point with patrons.”

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

If you could draw

your whole world,

what would be in

it? Join us for an

Idea Box of your

own creation, April

3 – 30.

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

The Idea Box at Oak Park Library

Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/10/08/idea-box-draws-community-to.html and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5025

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• Have a meaningful context and purpose for learning connected to the library’s vision, mission, and strategic plan

• Identify community needs

• Creating and connecting are valuable parts of creating “collections” of learning experiences

• Re-envisioning and redefining the concept of learning

• Connect with community partners and community learning initiatives

Sources: http://www.slideshare.net/ALATechSource/makerspaces-a-new-wave-of-library-service-the-westport-ct-public-library and http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/10/public-services/the-makings-of-maker-spaces-part-1-space-for-creation-not-just-consumption/

• Creating staff buy-in and creating a team of

mentors who feel comfortable with their skill

sets

• Learning by doing, sharing, reflecting

• Including tinkering and play as learning

experiences for staff as well as an element of

data reporting

• Market/publicize makerspace opportunities

for learning and events; create and build on

community excitement and expertise Sources: http://www.slideshare.net/ALATechSource/makerspaces-a-new-wave-of-library-service-the-westport-ct-public-library and http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/10/public-services/the-makings-of-maker-spaces-part-1-space-for-creation-not-just-consumption/

• Considerations for infrastructure/building needs: power, permits, supplies, tools, fundraising/grants/crowdsourcing, community experts

• Considerations for safety/liability

• Create forms and channels for safety waivers and volunteering opportunities

• Managing logistics of sound, noise, mess, crowds

Sources: http://www.slideshare.net/ALATechSource/makerspaces-a-new-wave-of-library-service-the-westport-ct-public-library and http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/10/public-services/the-makings-of-maker-spaces-part-1-space-for-creation-not-just-consumption/; see http://www.westportlibrary.org/services/maker-space for sample waiver and volunteer forms

• Formative and summative assessment

• Qualitative and quantitative data

• Enlist assistance of patrons and their

stories to construct the ongoing narrative

of library experience and stories of

makerspace learning

Additional Tips

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Verfiy skill Levels

Do a preview run

Additional Tips

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Doing brings doubters on board

Reach out for help

Common Ingredients

Program, service, or learning medium based

upon a community need; flexibility is an anchor.

Focus on people, community, creation,

collaboration

Playful, varying entry points of access,

active

Meaning making comes from transacting with

information; experience as education

Source http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/02/want-to-start-a-makerspace-at-school-tips-to-get-started/

it’s the

Not

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contact information

Recommended Resources

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/creating-makerspaces-in-schools-mary-

beth-hertz

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/02/want-to-start-a-

makerspace-at-school-tips-to-get-started/

http://bit.ly/Zjfhgd

(free archived webinar series from ALA TechSource!)

http://connectedlearning.tv/jeff-sturges-strengthening-communities-

makerspaces