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makeitatyourlibrary.org
Vicki RakowskiHead of Youth ServicesLa Grange Public Library@vickirakowski
Amy KillebrewUX/Emerging Technologies LibrarianColumbia College Chicago Library@amykillebrew
Elizabeth LudemannEmerging Technologies LibrarianMorton Grove Public Library@ElizaLu
@MakeItLib
Katy HiteAdult Services LibrarianWorthington Libraries@strugglemuffles
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The Maker Movement
Crafting?
Hacking?
Workshop? DIY?
Digital Media Lab? 3D Printing?
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The Maker Movement
...Yes!Hands-on learning
Social
Innovation-driven
Tech-infused
Leisure pursuits
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● Common groundo creativity, resource-sharing, community outreach,
empowerment● New model for libraries: content creation● Maker community brings enthusiasm and
knowledge● Bring in new patrons● It’s fun. Did we mention it’s fun?
Libraries + Maker Movement?
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What does this look like today?
A few examples...
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Chicago Public LibraryInnovation Lab
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Madison Public LibraryThe Bubbler
Images taken from http://madisonbubbler.org/bubbler-room/
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Oak Park Public LibraryIdea Box
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IEEE Science Kits for Public Libraries
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● Came together for the 2013 ILEAD USA Cohort (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover), and IMLS funded grant
● Connected with Travis Good, of Make Magazine and advocate for the Maker Movement
MI@YL: A History
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● Instructables had the content● We had the librarian perspective● ILEAD had the resources
Partnership with Instructables
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How MI@YL works
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Levels of Readiness
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Activity ReadyActivity Ready
Kool-Aid Play DoughPaper Record Player
Ferrofluid
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ArduinosProject Group Ready
Kids programming ArduinosBasic Arduino Kit
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Temporary Tool Ready
Make your own stop motion movie
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Temporary Tool ReadyTemporary Tool Ready
Melted Crayon Ornaments
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Clean Tool Ready
Laser Cut Retro Rocket 3D Printer
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Dirty Tool Ready
Flatware jewelry Woodworking for kids
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Lisle Library DistrictShrinky Dink program
Starting points: Shrinky Dink Woven Bracelet or DIY Typography Pendants
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Morton Grove Public LibraryBristle Bots
Starting point: Make a Vibrobot
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Northlake Public LibraryArtBots
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LaGrange Public LibraryMagic Wallet
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When It Doesn’t Go Perfectly
The Paper Record Player Story
This one works This one doesn’t
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● Set goals● Start small● Start with what you know, OR...● Learn it yourself first● Embrace the spirit of experimentation● Don’t overthink it● Partner with makers in your community● Product should be exciting to the audience
Best Practices
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Contribute
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Map of Library Makerspaces
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Instructables Build Night
● Free maker materials● Host an event● Experiment● Contribute to
Instructables.com● Now open to libraries!
Psst! Ask us how to get software from Autodesk.
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Activity ReadyLibrary Maker Resources
● Library Makers Google Group/email listo Other librarians can often be the best resource
● MakerBridgeo U of Michigan site has blog posts, interviews, tool reviews, forums, & more
● Maker Faires and Mini Maker Faireso Great way for libraries to get involved beyond the library scene
● YALSA’s Making in the Library Toolkito Great overview of concepts with examples
● Makey Makeyo Projects, products, instructions
● The Maker Mapo Find a community of makers near you to possibly partner with and visit
● Mt. Elliott Makerspace: Getting Startedo How to List of budgeting, space and policy needs
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Shout Out
⅕ of the MI@YL team could not join us at OTFL:
Allison ParkerYouth/Young Adult Services LibrarianNorthlake Public Library District@skitterypigeon
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Let’s Make Something!
DIY Desk Catapult
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