The State of Library Makerspaces

In this paper we describe the maker concept, movement and culture and its impact on and relationship with libraries. We provide a comprehensive review of library makerspaces in North America supported by several case studies. We intend this review to be used as a reference resource or tool for libra...

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Main Authors: Fangmin Wang, Weina Wang, Sally Wilson, Namir Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Chinese American Librarians Association 2016-12-01
Series:International Journal of Librarianship (IJoL)
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Online Access:https://ojs.calaijol.org/index.php/ijol/article/view/12
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Summary:In this paper we describe the maker concept, movement and culture and its impact on and relationship with libraries. We provide a comprehensive review of library makerspaces in North America supported by several case studies. We intend this review to be used as a reference resource or tool for libraries planning to implement a new makerspace.
ISSN:2474-3542