The document discusses setting up makerspaces in libraries. It provides examples of makerspaces at several libraries like Westport Public Library and Chattanooga Public Library. The rest of the document outlines workshops that could be offered, including Arduino/robotics workshops using Arduino kits, crafting workshops using donated materials, and Raspberry Pi workshops teaching programming. It emphasizes finding instructors and giving support to help makerspaces be successful in libraries.
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1. Making the Future at
Your Library
Steve Teeri
Library Maker Tech
Ann Arbor District Library
Lansing Maker Week
The Broad Museum
October 7, 2014
2. Agenda!
Survey of Library Makerspaces in the US
Common Issues in Library Makerspaces
Arduino/Robotics Workshop
Crafting Workshop
Raspberry Pi Workshop
Q&A Session
3. A Giant Fire Breathing Dragon at
Maker Faire Detroit
Image: http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/design/2012/05/gon-kirin.jpeg
4. Common Issues for Library
Makerspaces
What is a makerspace?
Marketing
Safety
Keeping it interesting
Outreach
5. Survey of Library
Makerspaces in the US
Really took off in 2012
No two are the same
Lots of great ideas out there
Incorporate into your makerspace plan
6. Westport Public Library
3D Printing, Code Academy
Funded by IMLS grant
Makers-in-Residence
All Ages
13. Allen County Public Library
They put a semi-trailer in the parking lot!
Heavy duty equipment
Vacuum Former, CNC Router, Drill Press
Partnership with Tekventure
22. Planning
Find a good electrical engineer type instructor
Soldering is dangerous and fun!
Learn electronics basics and build up
Buy Arduino Starter Kits
31. Robotics
Parallax, Inc robot parts
Adafruit, Inc robot parts
Make Rovera 2WD & 4WD
Lots of plans/code available online
32. Planning
Buy a lot of AA rechargeable batteries
Buy Plano organizing containers
Use recycled/donated materials, too!
Open Source Software and Hardware
39. Crafting Workshops
Libraries have done crafting
programs forever
Stock up at Jo Ann and Michaels
Use donated/recycled materials
Partner with crafters in your area
45. Raspberry Pi Workshop
Credit Card Size
Linux
2 million sold
Minecraft Server
image: http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2013/03/raspberry-pi-case-competition-update/pi1l.jpg
46. Planning
Find a computer science or programmer person
Buy Raspberry Pi Starter Kits
Buy external powered USB hubs
Find HDMI computer monitors to use
53. Final Tips!
Find good people and give them support
Libraries have a special niche in the maker
movement
Host Open Make/Hack Nights to get interest
Have fun on the journey