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Everything about Library makerspace

Makerspace located in a library

A library makerspace, also known as a hackerspace or hacklab, is an area and/or service that offers library patrons an opportunity to create intellectual and physical materials using resources such as computers, 3D printers, 3D scanning, audio and video capture and editing tools, and traditional arts and crafts supplies. In the field of library science, makerspaces are classified as a type of library service offered by librarians to patrons. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: Library makerspaceA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Activities and Experiences of Children and Makerspace Coaches During After-School and School Programs in a Public Library MakerspaceInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: MakerspacesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: MakeAbility: Creating Accessible Makerspace Events in a Public LibraryCited 57 times
  5. Go sideways: HackerspaceA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Maker cultureA closely related topic

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🗂️ The subject at a glance

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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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