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Creating Communities Through Makerspaces by Buffy Hamilton Atlanta Mini Maker Faire 2012
The document discusses the concept of makerspaces as collaborative environments within libraries that facilitate learning, creativity, and community engagement. It emphasizes the importance of a makerspace culture in promoting lifelong learning and enabling individuals to create content and share their creations with others. Furthermore, it outlines various possibilities and examples of makerspaces in public libraries, illustrating their potential to foster innovation and participatory learning.
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- 1. Creating Communities Through Libraries and Makerspaces Presented by Buffy J. Hamilton, The Unquiet Librarian Atlanta Mini Maker Faire 2012 CC image from http://www.flickr.com/photos/strangeworksonline/3638381693/sizes/o/in/photostream/
- 2. Defining Makerspace A place where people learn to use tools and materials and can develop creative projects Can be embedded inside an existing Makerspace organization or standalone on its own Adaptable—can be shaped by educational goals as well as individuals’ creative interests CC images via http://www.flickr.com/photos/seeminglee/3967329241/sizes/l/ , http://www.flickr.com/photos/shereen84/2510599121/sizes/l/in/photostream/ , and Source: http://makerspace.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/unloveable/2405646370/sizes/o/,
- 3. Defining Makerspace collaborative learningenvironments where people come together to share materials and learn new skills not necessarily born out of a specific set of materials or spaces, but rather a mindset of community partnership, collaboration, and creation people can create content as well as consume it in this incubator for ideas and ventures Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=4594 and http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=5237
- 4. Defining Makerspace Support Foster play and opportunities for exploration learning Work with Nurture peer to community peer learning members as true partners Develop a culture of creating Source: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/10/public-services/the-makings-of-maker-spaces-part-1- space-for-creation-not-just-consumption/
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- 8. Every Child aMaker
- 9. Makerspaces + Education Readmore at http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/article/Maker- movement-inspires-students-teachers-3535681.php
- 10. Makerspaces + Education Readmore at http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2012/06/maker_faire_and_science_education_american_kids_should_be_building_rockets_and_robots_not_taking_standardized_tes ts_.html
- 11. what does thelibrary as a makerspace culture of learning have to do with libraries?
- 12. A makerspace culture supportsthe mission of libraries to enable lifelong learning and to support knowledge creation in their communities CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/jstar/288960063/sizes/o/ Learn more: http://www.newlibrarianship.org/wordpress/
- 13. a makerspace culture of learning that values participatory learning is a lens to help us see the possibilities and create a context for crafting a shared vision of library in learning communities CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/beataryden/5917683857/sizes/l/in/photostream/
- 15. relatively low barriersto artistic expression and civic engagement
- 16. strong support forcreating and sharing one’s creations with others
- 17. co-expertise and fluidityin roles of experts and novices
- 18. members feel somedegree of social connection with one another CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/buildingunity/303497031/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/
- 19. members believe thattheir contributions matter CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/ari/502329223/sizes/l/in/faves- 10557450@N04/
- 20. • Heightened motivationand new forms of Practices of Participatory engagement through meaningful play and experimentation • Learning that feels relevant to one’s Learning identities and interests • Opportunities for creating using a variety media, tools and practices • An integrated system of learning where connections between home, school or work, community and world are enabled and encouraged Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=3335
- 21. communities formed aroundpassions, interests, wonderings, and curiosity CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/-lucaslove/2480196861/sizes/l/in/photostream/
- 22. communities formed aroundcontent and information literacy standards CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidsilver/3846379066/sizes/l/in/photostream/
- 23. Content Consumption AND Creation in Authentic Contexts Practices of Participatory Across Multiple Subjects Areas Learning and Play and Student Interests Libraries Creating a Makerspace Culture of Learning Affinity Spaces: Formal and Guided Inquiry, Tinkering, and Informal Communities of Messy Learning Learning Buffy Hamilton, July 2012
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- 25. library as makerspace:3D printing and more CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/makerbot/5245082071/sizes/l/
- 26. Source: http://www.saclibrary.org/?pageId=1599 Possibilities: Sacramento Public Libraries iStreet Press
- 27. Public Libraries iStreetPress Possibilities: Sacramento Sources: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=3856 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHwLjoecaKE&feature=player_embedded
- 28. Public Libraries iStreetPress Possibilities: Sacramento Source: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/19/4274750/homeless-poet-proud-of-newly.html
- 29. the Entire Processof Self-Publishing Possibilities: Libraries Supporting Ideas Process Product Source: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/10/public-services/the-makings-of-maker-spaces-part-2-espress-yourself/
- 30. Possibilities: UMW Libraries Source:http://umwlibraries.umwblogs.org/
- 31. Source: http://acrl.ala.org/techconnect/?p=1403 Possibilities: DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library at the University of Nevada, Reno
- 32. CC image viahttp://www.flickr.com/photos/dstl_unr/8033384867/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Possibilities: DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library at the University of Nevada, Reno
- 33. Possibilities: Cleveland Public Library TechCentral Source: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/07/26/cleveland-public-library-is-a-maker-space/
- 34. Possibilities: Westport Public Libraries Source: http://www.westportlibrary.org/about/news/maker-space-coming
- 35. Possibilities: Fayetteville Free Library Fab Lab Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=3335
- 36. Possibilities: Fayetteville Free Library Fab Lab Source: http://www.fayettevillefreelibrary.org/about-us/services/fablab
- 37. Possibilities: Fayetteville Free Library Fab Lab CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/therontrowbridge/6672045725/sizes/l/in/set- 72157628805853687/
- 38. Possibilities: Allen County Public Library Source: http://boingboing.net/2012/07/11/maker-station-in-library-parki.html
- 39. Possibilities: Chicago Public Library YOUmedia Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=3335
- 40. Carnegie Library ofPittsburgh Possibilities: The Labs @ Source: http://carnegielibrary.org/teens/events/programs/thelabs/
- 41. Source: http://dplhype.org/index.html Possibilities: Detroit Public Library H.Y.P.E.
- 42. Carnegie Library ofPittsburgh Possibilities: The Labs @ Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=6653
- 43. Abington Community Library Possibilities: Quilters at Source: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=6444
- 44. Possibilities: High TechTextile Design Source: http://connectedlearning.tv/kylie-peppler-high-tech-textile-design-learning-doing-and-making and http://digitalis.nwp.org/site-blog/high-tech-textile-design-september-20-20/4258
- 45. Possibilities: School Libraries Learnmore: http://prairiecreeklibrary.blogspot.com/2012/09/anime-and-so-much-more-club.html?spref=fb
- 46. Possibilities: Library Makers@ Madison Public Library Learn more: http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=6298
- 47. Possibilities: Library Makers@ Madison Public Library Learn more: http://librarymakers.blogspot.com/search/label/CraftLab
- 48. Possibilities: Library Makers@ Madison Public Library Learn more: http://librarymakers.blogspot.com/search/label/CraftLab
- 49. Possibilities: Library Makers@ Madison Public Library Learn more: http://librarymakers.blogspot.com/search/label/NeedleReads
- 50. cc licensed photoby The Shifted Librarian: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/3360687295/
- 51. change, continuous learning, and understanding= innovation Participatory Librarianship and Change Agents: http://blip.tv/file/1566813 CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcwathieu/2980385784/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/
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- 54. contact information [email protected] http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com http://buffyjhamilton.wordpress.com Twitter: @buffyjhamilton