Makerspaces in Practice: Successful Models for Implementation

This volume is packed with programs and ideas you’ll be excited to implement at your own library. Learn what’s working (and what’s not) through first-hand perspectives on such topics as

• survey results showing the most popular makerspace programs;
• 6 common makerspace challenges and the solutions to meet them;
• examples of successful local partnerships for public, academic, and school libraries;
• establishing norms that encourage safety and peer learning;
• meeting the needs of explorers, learners, and experts in your maker community; practical operational guidance, such as workflows for maintaining supplies like scissors, glue, and 3D printer filament;
• hardware and software choices that improve accessibility;
• new developments in 3D printers and modeling software;
• cataloging and circulating maker kits for crafting, soldering, and other projects;
• budgeting tips, including how to plan for ongoing operational costs;
• measuring outcomes in public library makerspaces;
• and future developments expected for library makerspaces and equipment.