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  • Maker Literacy & the ACRL Framework 

    Nagle, Sarah
    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 ...
  • Maker Services in Academic Libraries: A Review of Case Studies 

    Nagle, Sarah Beth
    Makerspaces and maker-centered learning have surged in popularity in higher education and particularly academic libraries in recent years, following trends that initially emerged in primary and secondary education and ...
  • Makerspaces: Hubs for Interdisciplinary Learning 

    Nagle, Sarah
    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 ...
  • Making Changes: Sustaining Innovative Services During a Pandemic 

    Nagle, Sarah
    Many libraries across the country are faced with the challenge of re-opening our doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some might encounter budget cuts, while at the same time the pressure to meet our universities’ ...
  • Making Connections: Multidisciplinary Makerspace Curriculum Integrations 

    Nagle, Sarah
    By partnering with faculty to incorporate maker learning into the curriculum, academic makerspace organizers have a unique opportunity to impact scholarship across their institutions. Maker-centered learning is beneficial ...
  • Moving Beyond Craft Programs: Encouraging Creative Confidence in Adult Learners 

    Nagle, Sarah
    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 ...
  • Planning your Technical Services Retreat: Have fun and get stuff done! 

    Calabrese, Cara; Nagle, Sarah
    The Technical Services (TS) Librarians were looking for ways to support staff’s professional development and growth. They hit on the idea of a TS Retreat and began research and planning. Initial research showed that retreats ...
  • Remaking the Makerspace: Transformational Student Training 

    Nagle, Sarah; Chapin, Lori
    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. ...
  • A Series of Fortunate Events: Planning Great Maker Events 

    Nagle, Sarah
    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 ...