Academic Library Makerspaces: A Practical Guide to Planning, Collaborating, and

Description: Academic Library Makerspaces by Katy B. Mathuews, Daniel J. Harper Moving beyond simplistic equipment lists, this book provides contextual and practical information to help academic library personnel learn how to plan, collaborate, and sustain relevant makerspaces positioned within the broader ecology of campus innovation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Moving beyond simplistic equipment lists, this book provides contextual and practical information to help academic library personnel learn how to plan, collaborate, and sustain relevant makerspaces positioned within the broader ecology of campus innovation.The makerspace movement within academic libraries has largely focused on providing space and equipment for making. Academic libraries, however, have a unique opportunity to push beyond the 3D printer to create makerspaces that complement the broader ecology of innovation happening on campus.Intended for academic library personnel, this book is for those seeking guidance on how to establish a makerspace that is more than an equipment room. Katy Mathuews and Daniel Harper provide important context for the maker movement, a review of the process of making, and an overview of the various types of makerspaces, including the hub-and-spoke model, the centralized model, and the mobile makerspace.Additionally, the book provides practical steps to consider, including situating the academic library makerspace within the campus environment, creating valuable collaborations on campus, finding innovative ways to support the entire making process, programming, curriculum planning, and sustaining daily operations such as staffing, funding, and public service. Author Biography Katy B. Mathuews is the Executive Director and CEO of OhioNet, USA.Daniel Harper, MID, PhD, is assistant professor of interior architecture at Ohio University. Table of Contents IntroductionPart One Understanding Making and MakerspacesOneMaking, Makerspaces, and the Academic LibraryTwoDesign Thinking and the Organization of Making and MakerspacesThreePlanning and Design Considerations for Making and MakerspacesPart Two Strategies for the Library Makerspace and Broader Campus InitiativesFourProgramming and Curriculum for Your MakerspaceFiveAdvocating for Your MakerspaceSixAssessing Your MakerspaceConclusionIndex Promotional Moving beyond simplistic equipment lists, this book provides contextual and practical information to help academic library personnel learn how to plan, collaborate, and sustain relevant makerspaces positioned within the broader ecology of campus innovation. Long Description The makerspace movement within academic libraries has largely focused on providing space and equipment for making. Academic libraries, however, have a unique opportunity to push beyond the 3D printer to create makerspaces that complement the broader ecology of innovation happening on campus. Intended for academic library personnel, this book is for those seeking guidance on how to establish a makerspace that is more than an equipment room. Katy Mathuews and Daniel Harper provide important context for the maker movement, a review of the process of making, and an overview of the various types of makerspaces, including the hub-and-spoke model, the centralized model, and the mobile makerspace. Additionally, the book provides practical steps to consider, including situating the academic library makerspace within the campus environment, creating valuable collaborations on campus, finding innovative ways to support the entire making process, programming, curriculum planning, and sustaining daily operations such as staffing, funding, and public service. Details ISBN1440872066 Author Daniel J. Harper Short Title Academic Library Makerspaces Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1440872066 ISBN-13 9781440872068 Format Paperback Subtitle A Practical Guide to Planning, Collaborating, and Supporting Campus Innovation Publication Date 2020-06-29 UK Release Date 2020-06-29 Place of Publication Englewood Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-06-29 US Release Date 2020-06-29 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 180 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint Libraries Unlimited Inc DEWEY 025.5 Illustrations 9 bw illus Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-06-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142432748;

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