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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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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 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.
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Tools + Support + Community Dale Grover, Maker Works, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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People
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Tools + Support + Community Dale Grover, Maker Works, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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People
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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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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.
‘Arduino Uno R3” by SparkFun Electronics on Flickr. CC-‐BY. h�p://flickr.com/photos/sparkfun/8406865680/
#3: Partner.Don’t Compete.
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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
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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 [email protected] @activelearning http://bit.ly/fontblog
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