Placing new emphasis on makerspaces, digital scholarship and publishing, and inventive ideation-centered instruction, academic libraries have in recent years turned their attention to inspiring and supporting creativity. ...

According to a landmark longitudinal study by George Land, creativity peaks in early childhood, and drops drastically as we grow older. Ninety-eight percent of children between the ages of 4 and 5 score at the genius level ...

The Bauhaus, a German art and design school active from 1919-1933, changed how artists and designers are educated. Previously, art students were typically trained at Royal Academies where they learned by copying the masters. ...

In a library makerspace, student training can be less straightforward than traditional library environments. Students are required to be aware of a wide variety of tools, techniques, software, and patron interactions. ...

The process of embedding anti-racist practices into library instruction is vitally important, especially as we and our students navigate ongoing systemic injustices at our institutions, in our communities, and on a national ...

As workforce requirements continue to transform, innovation and experiential learning are increasingly important topics in higher education. In this presentation, we showcase how a university library department has leveraged ...

Makerspaces and other experiential learning labs are a growing addition to libraries of all types. But in order to ensure they are a lasting part of library services, these spaces must be more than just the technology and ...

Academic library makerspaces enable maker-centered learning experiences that hold enduring benefits to students from all fields of study. Some may wonder, however, how maker literacy fits within traditional library information ...

Makerspaces and maker-centered instruction continue to grow in academic libraries. However, it may not always be clear how makerspaces support the missions of academic libraries, or how they further the goals of information ...

No matter the type of makerspace, holding maker events can be a key tool for attracting new users, securing funding from stakeholders, and building a community in your space. However, coordinating effective and inclusive ...