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Vicki RakowskiHead of Youth ServicesLa Grange Public Library@vickirakowski
Amy KillebrewUX/Emerging Technologies LibrarianColumbia College Chicago Library@amykillebrew
Elizabeth LudemannEmerging Technologies LibrarianMorton Grove Public Library@ElizaLu
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Katy HiteAdult Services LibrarianWorthington Libraries@strugglemuffles
The Maker Movement
Crafting?
Hacking?
Workshop? DIY?
Digital Media Lab? 3D Printing?
The Maker Movement
...Yes!Hands-on learning
Social
Innovation-driven
Tech-infusedLeisure pursuits
● Common ground○ creativity, resource-sharing, community outreach,
empowerment● New model for libraries: content creation● Maker community brings enthusiasm and
knowledge● Bring in new patrons● It’s fun. Did we mention it’s fun?
Libraries + Maker Movement?
What does this look like today?
A few examples...
Chicago Public LibraryInnovation Lab
Madison Public LibraryThe Bubbler
Images taken from http://madisonbubbler.org/bubbler-room/
Oak Park Public LibraryIdea Box
IEEE Science Kits for Public Libraries
● Came together for the 2013 ILEAD USA Cohort (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover), and IMLS funded grant
● Connected with Travis Good, of Make Magazine and advocate for the Maker Movement
MI@YL: A History
● Instructables had the content● We had the librarian perspective● ILEAD had the resources
Partnership with Instructables
How MI@YL works
Levels of Readiness
Activity ReadyActivity Ready
Kool-Aid Play Dough Paper Record Player
Ferrofluid
ArduinosProject Group Ready
Kids programming ArduinosBasic Arduino Kit
Temporary Tool Ready
Make your own stop motion movie
Temporary Tool ReadyTemporary Tool Ready
Melted Crayon Ornaments
Clean Tool Ready
Laser Cut Retro Rocket 3D Printer
Dirty Tool Ready
Flatware jewelry Woodworking for kids
Lisle Library DistrictShrinky Dink program
Starting points: Shrinky Dink Woven Bracelet or DIY Typography Pendants
Morton Grove Public LibraryBristle Bots
Starting point: Make a Vibrobot
Northlake Public LibraryArtBots
LaGrange Public LibraryMagic Wallet
When It Doesn’t Go Perfectly
The Paper Record Player Story
This one works This one doesn’t
● Set goals● Start small● Start with what you know, OR...● Learn it yourself first● Embrace the spirit of experimentation● Don’t overthink it● Partner with makers in your community● Product should be exciting to the audience
Best Practices
Contribute
Map of Library Makerspaces
Instructables Build Night
● Free maker materials● Host an event● Experiment● Contribute to
Instructables.com● Now open to libraries!
Psst! Ask us how to get software from Autodesk.
Activity ReadyLibrary Maker Resources● Library Makers Google Group/email list
○ Other librarians can often be the best resource● MakerBridge
○ U of Michigan site has blog posts, interviews, tool reviews, forums, & more● Maker Faires and Mini Maker Faires
○ Great way for libraries to get involved beyond the library scene● YALSA’s Making in the Library Toolkit
○ Great overview of concepts with examples● Makey Makey
○ Projects, products, instructions● The Maker Map
○ Find a community of makers near you to possibly partner with and visit● Mt. Elliott Makerspace: Getting Started
○ How to List of budgeting, space and policy needs
Shout Out
⅕ of the MI@YL team could not join us at OTFL:
Allison ParkerYouth/Young Adult Services LibrarianNorthlake Public Library District@skitterypigeon
Let’s Make Something!
DIY Desk Catapult
@MakeItLib
facebook.com/MakeItAtYourLibrary
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pinterest.com/makeitlib
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