Hyperspace Engage: Learning to Make the Future at Your Library

Urban Librarian's Conference 2013. Brooklyn, NY.

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1. Hyperspace Engage: Learning to Make the Future at Your Library Urban Librarian’s Conference Brooklyn, NY April 5th, 2013
2. Agenda! § Theory § Workshops § Resources § Cake!
3. Theory of Making § Evidence based learning (Look what I made!) § Requires research and reading § Inspires creative thinking and invention § Promotes teamwork § Builds confidence
4. Philosophy § Hackerspaces are kind of dangerous and usually in a warehouse on the edge of town. Eeeep! § Libraries are centrally located, trusted community institutions. § We can offer kids and young adults innovative making/learning opportunities § Be excited to go to work, and see what is made!
5. HYPE Makerspace § Inside of HYPE Teen Center § Main Library § Serves ages 13-18 § 4,000 Sq. Ft.
9. Before HYPE Makerspace § Handmade Detroit § Sewing § Papercraft § Jewelry
10. Maker Faire Detroit § Started in 2010 § Met cool people! § Partnerships which led to Makerspace § Host maker events At your library!
11. Maker Faire Detroit 2012
14. New York Maker Faire § September 21 & 22, 2013 § Be an Exhibitor § Meet cool people! § Form community partnerships
15. Community Partnerships
16. Makerspace Considerations § Buy big equipment right away or wait? (3D printers, laser cutters, etc) § Learn from existing makerspaces § Expert instructors lead to success § Starting small is not a bad thing
17. Good Resources § MakeZine.com § MakerEd.com § Adafruit.com § Thingiverse.com § ifixit.com § Instructables.com § Hackerspaces.org § Makerspace.com
18. Bike Tech § Learn bicycle repair & maintenance § Experienced bike shop instructor § Teens can bring own bikes in!
21. Crafternoon § Papercraft § Cross-Stitch § Knitting
25. Graphic Design § Theory of design § Wood block printing § Silk screen printing § Digital vinyl cutter
28. Sewing/Wearables § Designing § Sewing § Repairs § Fabulousness!
32. Electronics/Robotics § Soldering § Amplifiers § Arduino § Robot army!
36. 3D Printing § Download free models § Build your own with free software § Various plastics, including corn based § Field is just getting started
41. HYPE Makerspace Workshops § 8 to 12 week session of workshops § 5 workshops per week § Each workshops is 2 hours § Teens able to work on projects outside of workshops
42. HYPE Makerspace Team § DPL staff were Conductors (Managers) § Outside instructors paid $25/hr ($50 per workshop) § Teen assistant instructors paid $8/hr ($16 per workshop)
43. Criticisms! § Is this safe? § Is this a “Core Library Service?” § Won’t this take money away from the collection/programs? § Does this belong in the Library?!?!?!
44. Future § 3D Printer Plastic Recycling § Traveling Makerspace Kits § Power Wheels Racing Circuit! § More Fun!
45. Let’s Be Friends! Steve Teeri @telephase steve.teeri@gmail.com 313-258-0920 http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/hype
46. Questions?