Library as place: make the space

ALIA Library

Creator
Barry, Tania
Description

ALIA Information Online 2015 Conference, 2-5 February 2015, Sydney: at the edge.
 
Abstract:
 
Over the last 12 months, makerspaces have become an important means for both public and academic libraries to engage with the community, providing additional services or programs to what is currently on offer. The next major step forward for library makerspaces is to incorporate more STE[A]M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) principles into their programs and services to help people develop important 21st century learning skills. This paper argues that library makerspaces play an important role in contributing to the library’s mission of supporting lifelong learning, in particular through STEAM-based activities. It demonstrates this with reference to “Light Makers”, a week long event facilitated by Curtin University Library Makerspace in 2015 during National Science Week. Reflections on the event highlight the importance of collaboration between academic and public libraries, university and community groups, to effectively engage the wider community in STEAM-based maker activities.

Publisher
Deakin, ACT: Australian Library and Information Association
Contributor
Hume City Council
Date
2015
Type
Format
Language
en
Relation
https://read.alia.org.au/alia-information-online-2015-conference-program
https://read.alia.org.au/library-place-make-space-slides
Coverage
Australia