Link to his presentation: http://conferences.infotoday.com/documents/204/A301_Lynce.pdf
Link to resources: http://conferences.infotoday.com/documents/204/A301_Lynce(1).pdf
This was the least conceptual of the programs I saw, but was one of the
better ones. They had created a huge
makerspace throughout the Cleveland Library system. So he was going through all of the different
programs they did.
- 3D PRINTERS BREAK CONSTANTLY
- 3D PRINTERS REQUIRE EXTREME AMOUNTS OF STAFF TIME
- Over the course of a week 700 people in the computer lab, 6-7 in the makerspace
- Making is messy!
- Making is noisy!
- In the end, they just left most of the stuff out on the table for patrons to play with.
- “Check out a trainer”, essentially one-on-one help from someone who knows how to use the hardware.
- Tools do not make it a makerspace, the making does
- Consider it a different type of reference collection
- Laser engraver is the most used piece of equipment. (impossible to move, requires ventilation)
- Basic office supplies are the core need and expense
- Need laptops and iPads
- Give as minimal amount of direction as possible
- You can take the toys anywhere
- Try “virtual making” and then use social media to promote, people make things on their own and then share with the library.
- The “outcomes” are the stories that the patrons tell
- 2-3 staff members cover the space full-time. Staffing rotates every month or so.
Programs:
Abstract art program
Digital darkroom pro
Audio mixing
Creative Commons
and then remix
Sticky note speakers
Tough Wallet
Duct Tape Wallet
Kids ruby
Easy Loom Knitting
Touchscreen Compatible Gloves
3d Pet Monster
Custom Cookie Cutter
3d paper craft
Font Making
Codes and cyphers
Camera Obscura
Construction Kits
Home brewing
Paracord Bracelet
T-shirt making (with vinyl cutter)
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