- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781783302291
- Published:
- 22nd Mar 2017
- Dimensions:
- 228mm x 155mm x 21mm
The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook
Categories:
PART I: Creating the Library Makerspace
1. How to Start a Library Makerspace – Cherie Bronkar
2. Pedagogy & Prototyping in Library Makerspaces – Laura Costello, Meredith Powers, and Dana Haugh
3. Encouraging a Diverse Maker Culture – Amy Vecchione, Deana Brown, Gregory Brasier, and Ann Delaney
4. Safety and Guidelines in the Library Makerspace – Kevin Delecki
PART 2: Makerspace Materials, Tools, and Technologies
5. A Librarian's Guide to 3D Printing – Bohyun Kim
6. Raspberry Pi for Librarians – Stephen M. Tafoya
7. Arduino for Librarians – Jonathan M. Smith
8. Lilypad, Adafruit, and More: Wearable Electronics for Libraries – Megan Egbert
9. Google Cardboard for Librarians – Tom Bruno
10. Legos in the Library – Megan Lotts
11. Little Bits, MaKey MaKey and Chibitronics, and More: Circuitry Projects for Libraries – Wendy Harrop
12. CNC in the Library with Cutting and Milling Machines – Rob Dumas
13. Robotics in Libraries – Antonia Krupicka-Smith
14. Drones in the Library – Chad Mairn and Kristi Seferi
15. Library Hackerspace Programs – Chad Clark
PART 3: Looking Ahead
16. Mobile Makerspaces – Kim Martin, Mary Compton, and Ryan Hunt
17. Sustainability: Keeping the Library Makerspace Alive – Sharona Ginsberg
18. The Future of Library Makerspaces – Eric Johnson
Ellyssa Kroski is Director of Information Technology at the New York Law Institute, as well as an award winning editor and author. She is a librarian, an adjunct faculty member at Drexel and San Jose State Universities, and an international conference speaker. Her professional portfolio is located at www.ellyssakroski.com.
The Maker Space Librarian's Sourcebook is interesting, informative and fun – a worthy addition to the Facet catalogue. Ellyssa Kroski introduces the text as a 'one-stop handbook [that] will inspire readers' and it is successful in achieving this.
LSE Review of Books
The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook is a must-read for both new and experienced makerspace librarians. The clear organization of the chapters makes this text a handy resource to consult at any point in developing, implementing, or managing a makerspace, and following the recommendations outlined in this text will help librarians build sustainable spaces and programming with clear outcomes for library users.
VOYA