CIL 2016: Making the Making: Developing Maker Initiatives in Libraries
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The document outlines strategies and considerations for developing maker initiatives in libraries, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, informal STEM education, and partnerships for success. It details the Fayetteville Free Library's various maker programs and resources while providing guidance on staffing, training, and funding. Key outcomes highlight the library's role in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among patrons of all ages.
CIL 2016: Making the Making: Developing Maker Initiatives in Libraries
- 1. + If Not For the Library Making the Making: Developing Maker Initiatives in Libraries Computers in Libraries March 7th, 2016 Sue Considine Executive Director Fayetteville Free Library Email: sconsidine@fflib.org Leah Kraus Director of Community Engagement & Experience Fayetteville Free Library Email: lkraus@fflib.org
- 2. + Overview Making the Making: The Big Picture 1-3PM Who we are/Why making in libraries? Strategies for getting started Administrative considerations Funding and resources Partnerships Outcomes and Impacts Assessment Tools & Strategies Exercise Q&A Making the Making: The Day-to-Day 3-4PM Policies & procedures Staffing Staff & Patron Training Community Involvement Technology & Resources Program Examples Q&A
- 3. + Who YOU are Who We are
- 5. + FFL Fab Lab Physical fabrication and STEAM skills www.fflib.org/makerfaqs
- 6. + FFL Creation Lab Our Digital Makerspace! Digital content creation and STEAM skills
- 7. + Little Makers STEAM learning opportunities through programs, services and collections Our makerspace for ages 5-8! STEAM learning opportunities through programs, services and collections Discover. Create. Build. Drop-in any time, or attend scheduled programs.
- 8. + Why Making in Libraries?
- 9. + Making @ the FFL
- 10. + The Library’s Mission “To Provide Free and Open Access to Ideas and Information”
- 12. Libraries & 21st Century Literacies
- 13. + Informal STEAM Education Formal vs. Informal Learning Self-motivated voluntary guided by interest life-long Libraries can and should provide fun informal learning opportunities around STEM subjects, because Early interest in STEM is more of an indictor than academic performance (Tai et al. 2006) Curiosity and enjoyment are integral to engagement with STEAM (Hidi & Renninger 2006) Adapted from Krishnamurthi, A, Ballard, M & Noam, G. (2014)“Examining the impact of afterschool STEM programs.” Noyce Foundation. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/documents/STEM/Rennie_Krishnamurthi.pdf
- 15. + Taking the first steps
- 16. + Key Strategies: Start with your community – what are their needs and priorities? It’s okay to start small – the key is to START Collect evidence that illustrates community needs are being met…then grow upon your successes! Involve staff early and often from across primary areas of responsibility in planning phases
- 18. + Sewing
- 19. + Lego Robotics
- 20. + Geek Girl Camp
- 21. + FFL Fab Lab
- 23. + Administrative Considerations not to miss Are we in compliance with code? Discuss plans with your liability insurance provider Plan for success
- 25. + Key Strategies: Partnerships Grant opportunities and awards What can we STOP doing? Resource reallocation
- 26. + Grant Opportunities and Awards
- 27. + Resource Reallocation Rethink Programming Budgets: Community participants lead classes and programs for free STEAM kits, technologies, and tools can be used again and again in scheduled programs, as well as on a drop-in basis, instead of paying for one-time performers Reference Assessment Has allowed us to make confident decisions about service desk staffing, database purchasing, and reference materials purchasing Tool used: Gimlet
- 31. + Collaborations
- 32. + Partnership Examples Express Computer Services – Local print & copy company 3D Printer donation Syracuse University – Interns and volunteers CADimensions – Local manufacturing & engineering software/hardware sales company Donation of Solidworks (3D modeling software) lab license Webucator – National online tech learning company based locally Library Partner program – free patron access to Self-Guided courses Brodart Tech Garden – Interns and volunteers
- 33. + STEAM Learning Supporting content areas: * Archeology * Architecture * Astronomy * Biology * Chemistry * Computer Science * Construction * Design * Digital media production * Digital fabrication * Ecology * Electronics * Engineering * Geometry * Manufacturing * Math * Physics * Programming * Robotics * Supporting skills development: * Problem solving * Teamwork * Critical thinking * Creativity * Making STEM topics and careers fun, interesting, cool and accessible
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- 39. + 15 min. Q&A. Still Got Questions? Please refer to the contact screen on the first slide for our information; contact any of us, anytime! Next, we will break into groups of 6 for a mini Making assessment exercise Sue Considine Fayetteville Free Library Executive Director sconsidine@fflib.org Fayetteville Free Library Website: www.fflib.org Twitter: @fayettevillelib
- 40. + Making the Making: The Day-to-Day Computers in Libraries March 7th, 2016 Sue Considine Executive Director Fayetteville Free Library Email: sconsidine@fflib.org Leah Kraus Director of Community Engagement & Experience Fayetteville Free Library Email: lkraus@fflib.org
- 41. + We will cover… Technology & Resources Policies & procedures Staffing Staff & Patron Training Community Involvement Program Examples Q&A
- 44. + FFL Fab Lab Inventory http://fflib.org/fab-lab/fab-lab-inventory
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- 47. + FFL Fab Lab Inventory (cont.)
- 48. + Little Makers Inventory Goldieblox Roominate Bionic Blocs (Brackitz) Kaledio Gears Dash Robot & iPad Legos K’nex
- 49. + Free Resources Project Ideas: Instructables Pinterest DIY.org Makezine.com 3D Files/ Modeling: Thingiverse.com Tinkercad Sketchup Blender Autodesk:123DCatch Developing a Library Makerspace: Makerspace Playbook Libraries and Maker Culture: A Resource Guide www.fflib.org/make Digital Creation: Inkscape Kodu Game Lab Scratch iMovie/ iPhoto/Garage Band Audacity iPad apps
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- 53. + Staffing & Staff Training
- 54. + Staffing
- 55. + Key Strategies: Staff & Volunteer Training Goal = All share basic level of knowledge Forum training opportunities Staff members identify training topics Staff members self-teach
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- 58. + Key Strategies: Patron Training Certify individuals on each piece of equipment before independent use Continuously assessing and adjusting training formats Group certification classes, 1-on- 1s and online certifications
- 59. + Patron Training (cont.) We may not know, but we can find out together! Providing access to supplemental training materials – bookmarks, videos, online resources Community Participants are key!
- 61. + Key Strategies: Allow community members to use the library as a platform to share what they know with their neighbors Seek out strategic partnerships with community organizations and businesses
- 62. + -Adapted from “The Abundant Community” by John McKnight & Peter Block
- 63. + Examples Staffing the FFL Fab Lab Leading classes on topics such as 3D design (Solidworks, Tinkercad, Sketchup), sewing, painting, home repair, Photoshop, laser projects, and more Leading weekly or monthly clubs or meetups on topics such as robotics, electronics, quilting, knitting, etc.
- 65. + Program Examples Tinker Tots Little Makers Creation Clubs Coding Club Geek Girl Camp STEAM Camp for Guys Maker Mondays Take Apart Tuesdays Art Masters Teens Make Minecraft Design for 3D printing Lego Robotics Make Your Holiday Painting classes Robotics Club Electronics Club Sewing Programs Knitting Club Quilting Club Home Repair DIY Home Décor
- 66. + Thank You! Sue Considine Fayetteville Free Library Executive Director sconsidine@fflib.org Fayetteville Free Library Website: www.fflib.org Twitter: @fayettevillelib