{"product_id":"makerspace-and-collaborative-technologies-beth-thomsett-scott-9781538126486","title":"Makerspace and Collaborative Technologies: A LITA Guide","description":"So, what are library patrons doing with makerspaces and other innovative technology? This book explores how patrons are using innovative technologies utilizing real-life case studies from a variety of academic institutions. Authors were selected based on the technology provided and their expertise in establishing and marketing this technology. Readers will discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhich pieces of technology get the most use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eif patrons tend to use the tech for class assignments or leisure activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance of working with faculty to increase use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunusual collaboration opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamples of libraries nimbly expanding their spaces to include tech students need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunique ways patrons employ the technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebest practices for designing collaborative creative spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTechnologies discussed include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Hololens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evirtual reality and augmented reality systems and support tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D modeling and printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emakerspace additions beyond the usual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructional technologies used by patrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evideo production and editing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etool library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etechnology lending programs (what students want!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDive in to explore the uncharted seas of which technologies patrons are using, how they are using them, and the purposes of use. As added bonuses, authors include best practices on designing space, marketing the technology, and collaborating to enhance the use. While authors do not go into any depth on the workings of the technology, there are other supplementary books which will cover this area. Makerspace and Collaborative Technologies specifically looks at how and why patrons are using library-provided creative technologies. Library staff who work with creative technologies in any way, shape, or form will find this book useful. With the valuable information contained in this guide, libraries can reach their users and create spaces and interactions that keep them coming back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beth Thomsett-Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1538126486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538126486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/09\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Beth Thomsett-Scott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43983671230719,"sku":"9781538126486","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e24ccca6-4ad5-4b12-a0e9-7446956440b5.jpg?v=1683268039","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/makerspace-and-collaborative-technologies-beth-thomsett-scott-9781538126486","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}