The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook

Name: The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781783302291
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The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook, edited by Ellyssa Kroski, is a comprehensive guide designed specifically for librarians aiming to create or manage makerspaces. It provides strategic advice on planning, funding, space design, and safety, while exploring diverse maker cultures and transformative educational opportunities. The book also covers essential technologies like 3D printers, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, wearable electronics, CNC machines, Lego, drones, and circuitry kits, along with practical project ideas to implement.
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This sourcebook is ideal for librarians involved with technology and learning, especially those planning to establish or improve makerspaces within their libraries. It suits technology-savvy educators and library professionals seeking practical guidance and case studies in makerspace management.

This hands-on sourcebook edited by technology expert Ellyssa Kroski includes everything libraries need to know about the major topics, tools, and technologies relevant to makerspaces today.

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The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook, edited by technology expert Ellyssa Kroski, is an essential all-in-one guidebook to makerspaces written specifically for libraries. This practical volume provides an invaluable resource for librarians seeking to learn about the major topics, tools, and technologies relevant to makerspaces today. Containing cutting-edge guidance from a range of international experts, this collection is packed with practical tips and case studies for the field's most tech-savvy innovators.

This book:

Shows readers how to start their own makerspace from the ground up, covering strategic planning, funding sources, starter equipment lists, space design, and safety guidelines.
Discusses the transformative teaching and learning opportunities that makerspaces offer, with tips on how to empower and encourage a diverse maker culture within the library.
Delves into 11 of the essential technologies and tools most commonly found in makerspaces, ranging from 3D printers, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and wearable electronics to CNC, Lego, drones, and circuitry kits.
Includes an assortment of practical, ready-to-implement, project ideas.

This hands-on sourcebook will be useful reading for librarians using technology in teaching and learning in their libraries, as well as those considering whether to set up a makerspace, or with one already up and running.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook is praised for being informative, engaging, and essential for makerspace librarians. According to Antony Groves of LSE Review of Books, it serves as a "one-stop handbook that will inspire readers". VOYA highlights its clear organisation and practicality, noting it is indispensable for both new and experienced librarians building sustainable makerspaces with clear outcomes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783302291

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Facet Publishing

Contributors:

Edited by Ellyssa Kroski

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 263g

Pages: 400

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Ellyssa Kroski is Director of Information Technology at the New York Law Institute, as well as an award winning editor and author. She is a librarian, an adjunct faculty member at Drexel and San Jose State Universities, and an international conference speaker. Her professional portfolio is located at www.ellyssakroski.com.