Make it here inciting creativity and innovation in your library / Matthew Hamilton and Dara Hanke Schmidt.

Author/creator Hamilton, Matthew, 1971-
Other author Schmidt, Dara Hanke.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2015]
Descriptionxi, 195 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost
Subjects
Libraries--Activity programs. --United States.
Libraries and community--United States.
Makerspaces in libraries--United States.
Do-it-yourself work.
Libraries--Activity programs. --United States. --Case studies.
Makerspaces in libraries--United States. --Case studies.

Contents Why should we encourage creativity in the library? -- Makerspace profile: Thinklab at University of Mary Washington -- Makerspace profile: Mountain View Public Library -- Meet the makerspace -- Makerspace profile: Allen County Public Library -- Makerspace profile: Georgetown Branch, Allen County Public Library -- Finding the right makerspace mix -- Makerspace profile: Johnson County, Kansas Public Libraries -- Makerspace profile: North Carolina State University Libraries -- Working with staff -- Staff profile: Janet Hollingsworth of Anythink Brighton Library -- Makerspace profile: Jefferson County, Colorado Libraries -- Making a plan -- Makerspace profile: Missoula, Montana Public Library -- Makerspace profile: Burton Barr Public Library in Phoenix, Arizona -- Bits vs. atoms : media labs and makerspaces -- Makerspace profile: Skokie Public Library Digital Media Lab -- Funding and support -- Makerspace profile: Denver Public Library -- Makerspace profile: Grand Valley State University -- Launching your makerspace -- Makerspace profile: The Bubbler, Madison, Wisconsin Public Library -- Operations -- Makerspace profile: The Free Library of Philadelphia -- Makerspace profile: Hype Teen Center, Detroit Public Library -- Programming -- Online Resource, Make it your library -- Building on your success -- Makerspace profile: Witherle Memorial Library in Castine, Maine -- Makerspace profile: The Fayetteville Free Library Fab Lab -- Appendix A. Original Anythink Brighton makerspace grant proposal -- Appendix B. Anythink digital learning lab grant proposal.
Abstract "This is an ideal resource for joining the maker movement, no matter the size of your public library or resource level"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "Libraries of all sizes and resource levels are finding ways to support community innovation and creativity through maker programming--and successful programs don't require dedicating an entire area of the library to makerspace activities or sophisticated technologies such as 3D printers. Make It Here: Inciting Creativity and Innovation in Your Library provides a complete, step-by-step guide for starting a makerspace program at your library and follows through with instructions for operation and building on your success"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 193-194).
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014027545
ISBN9781610695541 (paperback : acid-free paper)