As I do preliminary research for my book on library makerspaces, I’m inspired by the spaces, programming, and collaboration that I’m seeing. I sense many more projects are out there and others in the works. If your library has a makerspace or is planning for one, I’d love to talk to you about it, and perhaps even include you in my book, Makers in the Library: Fostering Creativity and Invention (working title), to be published by the American Library Association in collaboration with the Library and Information Technology Association.
I have created a short survey learn about the technology and uses of makerspaces in all types of libraries. I hope the responses will reveal the common approaches and challenges. The book will feature profiles of selected library makerspace projects from a range of libraries. I recognize that projects are in various phases of development, but I’m eager to hear from each of you.
If you wish to participate, please contact me: bagley at gonzaga dot edu or (509)313-6529.