{"product_id":"makerspaces-in-libraries-theresa-willingham-9781442253001","title":"Makerspaces in Libraries","description":"Makerspaces, sometimes also referred to as hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. In libraries they often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and tools, and more. Makerspaces are becoming increasingly popular in both public and academic libraries as a new way to engage patrons and add value to traditional library services. Discover how you can create a makerspace within your own library though this step-by-step guidebook. From planning your innovation center to hosting hack-a-thons, guest lectures, and social events in your new lab, Makerspaces in Libraries provides detailed guidance and best practices for creating an enduring, community driven space for all to enjoy and from which both staff and patrons will benefit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis well researched, in-depth guide will serve libraries of all sizes seeking to implement the latest technologies and bring fresh life and engaging programming to their libraries. Highlights and best practices include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebudgeting and business planning for a librarymakerspace, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating operational documents, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etools and resources overviews, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enational and international case studies, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecoming familiar with 3D printers through practical printing projects (seed bombs), \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to get started with Arduino (illuminate your library with a LED ambient mood light), \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to host a FIRST Robotics Team at the library, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to develop hands-on engagement for senior makers (Squishy Circuits), and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to host a Hackathon and build a coding community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Theresa Willingham, Jeroen de Boer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1442253002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781442253001\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 08\/20\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2015 pg. 97","brand":"Theresa Willingham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44066215461119,"sku":"9781442253001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e4147688-8af7-4072-82bb-14109f1925e3.jpg?v=1685405956","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/makerspaces-in-libraries-theresa-willingham-9781442253001","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}