makerspaces: a new wave of library service: detroit public library
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HYPE MakerspaceDetroit Public Library
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Speakers
Linda Curvey-BrownTeen Specialist – Detroit Public Library
Steve TeeriCustomer Support Asst. – Detroit Public Library
Jeff SturgesFounder – Mt. Elliott Makerspace
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Agenda
Background
Partnerships
Workshops
Experiences
What is a makerspace?
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HYPE Makerspace
Hosted inside the HYPE Teen Center
Main Library
Serves ages 13-18
4,000 Sq. Ft.
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Before HYPE Makerspace
Handmade Detroit
Sewing
Papercraft
Jewelry
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Maker Faire Detroit
Started in 2010
Met cool people!
Partnerships which led to Makerspace
Find or start a mini-maker faire
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Maker Faire Detroit
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Community Partnerships
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Makerspace Considerations
Buy big equipment right away or wait? (3D printers, laser cutters, etc)
Work in groups, preferably in a circle
Expert instructors know more than you (and me)
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Bike Tech
Learn bicycle repair & maintenance
Experienced bike shop instructor
Teens can bring own bikes in!
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Crafternoon
Papercraft
Cross-Stitch
Knitting
Blinky Lights Holiday Cards!
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Graphic Design
Theory of design
Wood block printing
Silk screen printing
Digital vinyl cutter
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Sewing/Wearables
Designing
Sewing
Repairs
Fabulousness!
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Electronics/Robotics
Soldering
Amplifiers
Arduino
Robot army!
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Overview
HYPE Makerspace summer camp for 8 weeks
June 15, 2012 – August 11, 2012
Procured all equipment, and instructors
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HYPE Makerspace Team
DPL staff acted as managers
Outside instructors paid $25/hr
Teen assistants paid $8/hr
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Challenges
Fit the makerspace within existing teen center
Remove distractions to increase participation
Manage funds and materials properly
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Evaluation and Impact
Took place after 8 week series of workshops
Held meeting with instructors
Asked teens to fill out evaluation forms
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Evaluation Conclusions
Participants very enthusiastic about makerspace
Gained skills and felt more confident
Promoted critical thinking and working together
Fostered a desire for entrepreneurship
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What is a makerspace anyway?
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Garden = MakerspaceGardeners = Makerspace LeadersBoundaries = Mission, Goals, Values, Outcomes
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Plants = Areas of ConcentrationSeeds = Workshops, Projects, Activities
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Landscape = Space Design & Layout
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Nutrients = Tools, Materials, Resources, FundsCare = Energy, Work
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Fruits & Flowers = Project & Workshop OutputHarvest Celebrations = Events for Sharing
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Pruning = Collaborative EditingMaintenance = Replenishing, Tweaking
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Slow is Fast - Small is BigBe Comfortable with Being UncomfortableFocus on People & Relationships
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Contact us!
Linda [email protected]://www.dplhype.org
Steve [email protected]://www.dplhype.org
Jeff [email protected]://www.mtelliottmakerspace.com/
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Questions?