Makerspaces in School Libraries

Why Have a Makerspace?

The Ultimate Makerspace Resource Guide - From Makerspaces.com
School Libraries and Makerspaces: Can They Coexist? - From Edutopia, Sept. 2015.
Library Makerspaces Spark Creativity - From Every Library, Feb, 2021.

How to Make a Makerspace

The Maker Space Play Book: School Edition - Must reading for beginning Makerspaces.
Library Makerspaces - on Pinterest
Logistics of Makerspace Scheduling - By Diana Rendina. How to find a schedule that works.
How to Run an Awesome After-School Makers Club - Diana Rendina at Stewart Magnet Middle School.
Assessment in Making - How to assess maker activities. This is an article by Stephanie Chang and Chad Ratliff at Edutopia, July 11, 2016.
Cataloging A High School Makerspace

Makerspace Policies

You should have a clear cut set of rules and procedures for your makerspace especially if it contains anything which could harm students or violate copywrite laws.

Makerspaces, Media Labs and Other Forums for Content Creation in Libraries - Assistance in writing policies for makerspaces from the the American Library Association.
Safety in School Makerspaces - From the MAKE web site.
Makerspace Policy - From the Gloucester County Library System (NJ).

Elementary Library Makerspaces

A Makerspace Built by Elementary Students - From Edutopia, Nov., 2017.
Elementary Library Makerspace Resources - From Mrs. J in the Library.

Middle School Library Makerspaces

Piedmont Middle School Makerspace - A YouTube video.
Middle School Makerspace - From Pinterest

High School Library Makerspaces

Islip High School Library Makerspace - Lots of ideas for projects

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