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In all the craziness of last year, I forgot to blog about one of the grants we received. Almost every year that I’ve been a media specialist, I’ve applied for a grant from the Hillsborough Education Foundation. In previous years, I’ve applied for more graphic novels, books geared towards reluctant readers, and audiobooks. This year, ... Read more
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Building musical instruments from upcycled materials. MaKey MaKey and Scratch. Composing songs. Creating ways to write down our songs so other people can perform them. Playing our instruments in a public orchestra.
The Innovation library received a slew of press coverage when they announced the opening of the Innovation Lab -- a space that gives the public free access to 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines.
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The cutting-edge set of fabricating machines connects the school, community with an MIT program.
Chicago Public Library opens up a 'Maker Space' with 3D printers, laser cutters + more: http://buzz.mw/b8yh7_l. Who else wishes there were more of these growing up? #MakerMovement #Makers #GeekProblems
In my article for the ISTE Librarian's Network Scanner, I offer my advice for starting a makerspace on a budget, including practical examples.
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If there is no room for a makerspace in your library or classroom, students can check out and take home "maker kits" to make and create with their families.
From scanning human teeth to designing clothes, making sparks ingenuity in students.
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What, after all, are libraries really about? Are libraries mostly about books and study? Or are libraries mostly about community, and the making of things and ideas? This core question is batted around like a beach ball in a crowd during endless discussions about library funding, staffing, programming, collections - you've been there and have likely pondered the question yourself. It came up early in a May 22 webinar Transforming Library Space for Community Engagement and (spoiler alert), it turns out that libraries are about all of those things, but mostly about people and their communities. Today's evolving libraries are weeding collections and rethinking how to give their people the space they need to better engage as community.
Mark Hatch’s book “The Maker Movement Manifesto” is an enjoyable 40,000 foot management overview of the changing world of innovation.
Whether you're just getting started or already have a thriving Maker program going, there will be makerspace resources here for you.
(Photo: Rob124)We’ve seen e-readers and libraries without print books. But beyond the obvious proliferation of e-books and fully online information sources, what might we see in the future of libraries? Here are five possibilities.1. Patron-Driven AcquisitionIn library circles, PDA doesn’t stand for “public display of affection” but “patron-driven acquisition.” Collection development librarians select materials for purchase based upon their understanding of the patron ...
A library and education blog and place to be heard through creating, technology, connecting, reading, collaborating and noise.
I have been involved in setting up a Makerspace in Reading. I want to try and come to a conclusion on the logo. We have bandied around a couple of ideas but don't seem to be there yet. So wheeling back to basics I want to outline the requirements. It needs to be friendly and…
