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Ab. VelascoDawn Connolly
Toronto Reference Library
Make. Learn. Play. Create.
Make. Learn. Play. Create.
Learn by Doing• Maker and Hacker spaces• Digital Media Labs • Collaborative work• Peer to peer learning• Sharing: making in public• Democratization of
technology• Social activism
Why The Library?
• Free and accessible• Bridge the Digital Divide• Critical literacies• Community building & collaboration• Skills development• Self-directed learning• Collections, Programs, Services
Community, Makerspaces And Other Libraries
TRL Digital Innovation Hub
• 5 Mac workstations• 3 PC workstations• 1 Driveless PC• AV Equipment• 2 3D Printers• Tablets• Laptops• Scanners
Tech & Equipment
• Graphic design (e.g. Adobe CS)• Audio Editing (e.g. Logic Pro)• Video Editing (e.g. Final Cut Pro)
Commercial & OS/Free Software
• 3D Design (e.g. OpenSCAD)• Photo Editing (e.g. Photoshop)• Programming (e.g. Python)
Other Equipment
Choosing a 3D Printer
3D Printing Service
If you have a library card, this is your printer
Classes
Monthly MeetUps
Monthly MeetUps
Monthly MeetUps
Monthly MeetUps
Repair Cafe
March Break
Innovator in Residence
Innovator in Residence
Innovator in Residence
Innovator in Residence
Innovator in Residence
NASA Space Apps
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
Ryerson Canadian City Initiative
Mini Maker Faire
• Staff team includes Digital Design Technicians• Print and online resources also available for self- directed learning
Staff Resources
Lots of Excitement
Lots of Excitement
Lots of Excitement
What’s Next?
• Volunteer Program• Staff Internships
• More programs• Outreach opportunities
Lesson Learned
• Community partnerships and external resources are key• Classes are great investments to build self-sufficient users• Equipment will break and require maintenance and care• Budget for new equipment and software• Aspire for higher-end users by offer higher-end tools• Staff don’t need to be experts but should have attitude to learn• Dedicated production space required for AV equipment• Build in flexibility to take your service offerings outside your space• Give yourself permission to FAIL
Questions? Comments?
We’d love to hear from you!
Dawn Connolly [email protected]
Ab. Velasco [email protected]
