Make It Here: Inciting Creativity and Innovation in Your Library

by Matthew Hamilton, Dara Hanke Schmidt

Overview

This is an ideal resource for joining the maker movement, no matter the size of your public library or resource level.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610695558
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/04/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	195
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Matthew Hamilton is senior IT manager for the Denver Public Library, Denver, CO.

Dara Hanke Schmidt, MLIS, MPW, is library director for the Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Table of Contents

Contents



Preface

Acknowledgments



Chapter 1: Why Should We Encourage Creativity in the Library?

Chapter 2: Meet the Makerspace

Chapter 3: Finding the Right Makerspace Mix

Chapter 4: Working with Staff

Chapter 5: Making a Plan

Chapter 6: Bits vs. Atoms: Media Labs and Makerspaces

Chapter 7: Funding and Support

Chapter 8: Launching Your Makerspace

Chapter 9: Operations

Chapter 10: Programming

Chapter 11: Building on Your Success



Resources

Appendix A: Original Anythink Brighton Makerspace Grant Proposal

Appendix B: Anythink Digital Learning Lab Grant Proposal

Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

The value of the information, sample publicity, grant proposals, resources, and shopping lists make this a useful guide.” —School Library Jourbanal

From the Publisher

04/01/2015
This resource will enable librarians interested in offering maker programming or creating a maker space for adults or children to make informed decisions, convince stakeholders of the value of maker spaces, and create the perfect program or space for their unique community. Topics include why maker programming is important, definitions of maker spaces, how to create the right maker space for your community, funding, staffing, planning, marketing, policies, programs, and evaluation. Some ideas are just short descriptions, while others are thorough plans, from low-tech (needle and thread) to high-tech (3-D printers and Arduino), with target ages ranging from children to adults. Each chapter concludes with one or two "Makerspace Profiles," which provide a glimpse of spaces and programs at libraries across the country. Varying in detail and usefulness, the profiles are nonetheless insightful. The black-and-white photos are often too dark or out of focus, and the book could have used a bit more editing, but overall this is a solid resource. VERDICT The value of the information, sample publicity, grant proposals, resources, and shopping lists make this a useful guide.—Heather Acerro, Rochester Public Library, MN

School Library Journal