Makerspaces: A Practical Guide for Librarians

by John J. Burke

Book Overview

A "makerspace" is an area in a library where users can use tools and equipment to design, build, and create all sorts of different things. It may be a dedicated room or a multipurpose space in which a collection of raw materials and resources can be utilized as desired. Projects range from prototyping product designs with 3D printers, to programming robots, to creating art out of recycled items. This practical guide will help librarians -develop,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442229675
• ISBN13: 9781442229679
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.8"