The Maker Movement is awakening a sense of creativity, experimentation and curiosity in children and adults. Many libraries are tapping into this enthusiasm by creating Makerspaces and Hackerspaces with 3D printers and a variety of other technology. But what about small libraries that lack the funds and the space… Read More
Teen community members are becoming more interested in creating content for themselves or others, not only in “consuming” it, so this is the main reason why the public libraries should assume new responsibilities. Libraries should facilitate the creation of knowledge in the community they serve, as they are considered… Read More
ITLAb in Municipal Public Library of Piekary Śląskie, Poland The Municipal Public Library in Piekary Śląskie, Poland, is a place open for everyone, who feels the need for personal development, sharing knowledge and taking part in innovative actions. The idea of creating an… Read More
Generally, a MakerSpace is considered a place where informal, collaborative learning and discovery take place through hands on creation, via use of any combination of art and technology. MakerSpaces facilitate both analog (low-tech) and digital (high tech) creation. Teen library programming and services that include… Read More
MakerSpace gives young people access to space, materials and tools to be creative, with a splash of library awareness. Note: the term ‘MakerSpace’ in this article refers to the specific activity and event held at Moree library, the term ‘makerspace’ is used to refer to… Read More
The overall aim of Oslo Public Library MakerSpace is to bring new forms of knowledge production into the library, through creating space that is available for anyone who wants to come to the library to learn, create, tinker, fix, and share. Background of the MakerSpace… Read More