On the front lines presentation

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makeitatyourlibrary.org Vicki Rakowski Head of Youth Services La Grange Public Library @vickirakowski Amy Killebrew UX/Emerging Technologies Librarian Columbia College Chicago Library @amykillebrew Elizabeth Ludemann Emerging Technologies Librarian Morton Grove Public Library @ElizaLu @MakeItLib Katy Hite Adult Services Librarian Worthington Libraries @strugglemuffles

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Make It @ Your Library: On the Front Lines 2014 Presentation

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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-infusedLeisure pursuits

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● Common ground○ 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 Dough Paper 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 list

○ Other librarians can often be the best resource● MakerBridge

○ U of Michigan site has blog posts, interviews, tool reviews, forums, & more● Maker Faires and Mini Maker Faires

○ Great way for libraries to get involved beyond the library scene● YALSA’s Making in the Library Toolkit

○ Great overview of concepts with examples● Makey Makey

○ Projects, products, instructions● The Maker Map

○ Find a community of makers near you to possibly partner with and visit● Mt. Elliott Makerspace: Getting Started

○ 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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@MakeItLib

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