May 2014

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University of Maryland, Baltimore

HEALTH SCIENCES AND

HUMAN SERVICES LIBRARY

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We decided to explore the possibility of a makerspace in the library to serve as a hub of

experimentation, innovation, and collaboration that will benefit our faculty and students in their

education, research, patient care, and entrepreneurship.

timelineMakerspace Task Force formed

•Arranged meeting with campus stakeholders

Literature Review •

Investigated 3D modeling software (TinkerCAD and Google SketchUp)

•Began environmental scan of academic & public library and local makerspaces

•Researched hardware,

software, and materials

Created a marketing plan

• Requested furniture move to build the makerspace

• Set grand opening date

• Announced contest to name the makerspace

Confirmed location of Makerspace

next to current Reference Desk •

Purchased additional items for Makerspace (powerful computer, molecular model sets,

software licenses, camera for streaming video, and button maker)

• Developed policies and procedures

for running the Makerspace

Wrote disclaimer for liability and copyright restrictions

Decided on pricing model and method of payment

Created step-by-step service workflow

Will use LibCal for reservations

Designated IT and Reference staff for required orientation instruction

Makerspace committee is formed

Paired Reference and IT staff for hands-on training

to download, repair and print 3D models

Met with campus stakeholders again to share our findings and proposal

• Visited the dental school to view their use of 3D modeling and printing technology

Developed case report to introduce the makerspace

at HS/HSL idea to campus stakeholders

Introduced makerspace concept for HS/HSL to staff•

Purchased 3D printers and 3D scanner

Submitted a proposal for creating a makerspace at HS/HSL to library administration with detailed technical specifications,

proposed service model, location and staffing.

Visited local makerspaces

• Produced guide to using 3D modeling software

Began 3D printing training for Reference

and IT staff using Lynda.com•

Created a 3D printing LibGuide

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April 21st Makerspace launches!

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