Creative Making in Libraries and Museums
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The Edmonton Public Library opened its first makerspace in October 2013 which provides resources and programming for creative making and digital literacy. It has since expanded makerspace programs to additional branches with the goal of having them in 13 of its 19 branches by 2016. The makerspaces offer equipment like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines for creative projects along with training programs to build digital skills. The main makerspace has been popular with over 25,000 visitors in its first year and has expanded its facilities and programming.
Creative Making in Libraries and Museums
- 1. Creative Making in Libraries & Museums Edmonton Public Library Zooming into Makerspace Pam Ryan Director, Collections & Technology
- 2. About EPL • Community-led • One Library, One Staff, One Collection • 17 branches, 2 more in 2014 • 2 lending machines & epl2GO • $52mil (2013); 469 FTE • 878,000 Edmontonians (7.4% increase over 2012) 2
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- 8. Digital Literacy Initiatives 8 Champion digital literacy services Provide staff with a digital technology sandbox for training and programs Provide staff with training and support to build their digital literacy skills Develop and support creation of digital literacy services and programs
- 9. January 2012 9 • Digital Literacy Initiatives (DLI): Manager + 3 Librarians Fall 2012 • EPL CEO Linda Cook communicates vision for an EPL makerspace • DLI drafts Planning a place where customers can create – a plan to develop a digital-focused makerspace January 2013 • Makerspace Team begins work October 2013 • Makerspace opens October 2014 • 1st anniversary! Addition of sound recording studios and program room
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- 67. November 67 2014 • Branch makerspaces in four new branches (Total 5/19) January 2015 • Branch makerspaces in one more new branch + 3 existing branches (Total 9/19) January 2016 • Branch makerspaces in 4 more existing branches (Total 13/19)
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Editor's Notes
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- League of Legends tournament
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