Full Description
The rise of makerspaces within public and academic libraries has led to a wide variety of books, articles, and presentations that discuss how to set up your space, what equipment to buy, and, to a lesser degree, how to get the support of your administration or the community to include a new space within your library.
One of the first makerspace books published focusing on adult makers rather than on K-12, Makerspaces for Adults: Best Practices and Great Projects highlights how to integrate your makerspace within university and public libraries and the wider community. Discover how you can connect your makerspace with service learning to support a variety of groups, take your makerspace tools to various points of need through community partnerships, and build relationships with faculty, students, and patrons through makerspace projects. You will learn about collaboration, innovation, course integration, experiential education, community engagement, working with adults with disabilities, accessible makerspaces, design thinking, 3D printing, vinyl and laser cutters, 3D design, VR projects, and so much more.
Intended for librarians, faculty, and staff who would like to implement more making into their classes and build productive collaborations, this book includes sections that cover academic libraries, connecting to the curriculum, public libraries and community outreach, and concludes with a variety of tried and tested projects. Chapters cover a range of issues from building an accessible makerspace to developing programming for fashion, archaeology, or literature courses. Each project features background information, equipment lists, step-by-step instructions, as well as tips and lessons learned, providing readers with a guide to develop their own projects.
Contents
Part I: Academic Libraries
Made for Each Other - James MitchellBuilding an Accessible and Inclusive Makerspace - Carli SpinaMaking an Academic Makerspace and Making Assignments by the Moment: Successes and challenges during the first year of operation - Sara E. Wright, James McKee, and Camille AndrewsIntergenerational Learning and Crafting through Stitch 'n Bitch - Nancy SchulerConstructing and Critiquing Learning Pyramids in a University Makerspace - Jasia Stuart and Dianne CmorCollaborating Across the Institution to Deliver Makerspace Services to Students - Laura Wiegand McBrayer, Adalia Hiltebeitel, Gene A. Felice II, Peter Fritzler, and Jason Fleming
Part II: Connecting to the Curriculum
Applying Design Thinking, Collaboration, and Makerspaces to Encourage Innovation in the Classroom - Thomas Mays3D Printing in a Senior Seminar Fashion Course - Bernadette Smith Mirro, Julia Ravindran, and Mason Hongqiang YangSculpting Synesthesia: Using the Makerspace to Develop Creative Writing and Creative Minds - Eric MelbyeThe Makerspace as a Place for Social Justice Learning - Emily Lelandais, Donna Femenella, and Antoaneta TilevaCity of Galadriel: How it is used to explore understanding surface and groundwaters - Tammie L. GerkeLittle Shop of Horror - Wes Smith and Ethan Mills
Part III: Public Libraries and Community Outreach
Growing a Maker Community: Planning and implementing a local community Maker Fest - Tracy Paradis, Debby Emerson, and Michelle CostelloI Saw it on Pinterest: A Choose Your Craft Adventure - Cara BolleyMoving Beyond Craft Programs: Encouraging Creative Confidence in Adult Learners - Sarah Nagle and Amber R. CoxDesign Thinking in a Goal-Oriented Makerspace - Amanda SweetBusting the Doors Open: Programs & Services that Engage with the Community - Jennifer HicksMaker Programming for Adults with Disabilities: "Library for All" best programs and best practices - Sarah Coleman and Stephanie Douglas
Part IV: Projects in Action
Multimedia Dickens: Teaching language and illustration through the makerspace - Elizabeth M. Henley and Susan E. CookSharing a Common Thread: Quilting projects in the makerspace - Christine KeenanEngaging Makers through Building Lunetta Electronic Music Instruments -David LuftigDesign, Cut, Etch: Using vinyl cutters to create custom etched glass - Jessica Martinez and Courtney PaceDIY Lasercut Snowflake Workshop: Introducing design and fabrication to makerspace beginners - Kelsey SheafferWhy Don't You Make Me: Laser cutting a statue/bust - Michael PriceA Tale of Two Tortoises: How the Cline Library MakerLab is building curriculum, community, and cohesive service design - Kathleen L. Schmand, Andrew See, and Bridget Rowan WipfBringing the Field to the Classroom using 3D Printed Fossils - Tammie L. Gerke and John Burke3D-Printed Selfie - Stew WilsonBonding and Building Relationships through an Academic Makerspace - Soon Goo Lee, Jason Fleming, and Peter FritzlerTaking a Virtual Archaeological Site Tour: A class visit to the Baths of Caracalla - Jason Fleming, Eleanora Reber, and Stephanie CroweUsing Virtual Reality in Teaching Education Students - Lauren E. Burrow and Edward Iglesias
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