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Makerspaces: Hubs for Interdisciplinary Learning
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 ...
A Series of Fortunate Events: Planning Great Maker Events
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 ...
Making Changes: Sustaining Innovative Services During a Pandemic
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’ ...
Demonstrating Impact of Library Makerspaces: Examples and Future Directions
A common challenge for library makerspace organizers is demonstrating the value and impact of makerspaces to administrators, patrons, communities, and even other library staff. The value of makerspaces can be difficult to ...
Creating Inclusive Makerspaces
As more universities embrace makerspaces as catalysts for creativity and innovation, the higher education community has the opportunity to address issues of inclusivity and intentionally create spaces that encourage ...
Creating in Quarantine: Making Online During COVID-19
During spring 2020, universities found themselves navigating an unprecedented and sudden shift to online learning. Librarians play a crucial role in connecting students and faculty with digital tools and resources during ...
Making Connections: Multidisciplinary Makerspace Curriculum Integrations
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 ...
“The Forms of Things Unknown:” Insights from a Librarian-designed Shakespeare Course
A Shakespeare and Film course taught by a librarian at Miami University was designed as a test bed for new models for supporting multimodal inforamtion creativity in academic libraries. This interactive panel conversation ...