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School Library Makerspace Programming
A number of collected resources regarding school library makerspaces put together by teacher librarian Anne Weaver. Visit the site! Related posts: Makerspace Resources and Programming Ideas Worlds of...
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She’s Coding Resources
She’s Coding is an open-source project dedicated to bridging the gender gap in the field of computer science. They have gathered a number of great resources relating to women in technology, gaming, and...
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YALSA Making in the Library Toolkit
Put together by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association), this PDF guide is extensive, covering the history of making and why libraries should embrace it, discussing planning workshops and...
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3D Printing at the Illinois MakerLab
When I first moved to Champaign-Urbana, I had no idea there would be so much interest in the Maker Movement on campus and in the community. There are at least two self-proclaimed makerspaces on the...
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Purposeful Pedagogy (or, What I Learned at LOEX)
I’ve just returned from this year’s LOEX conference, and my mind is still abuzz with all the fabulous ideas and concepts I was introduced to during the conference. One session that really stood out to...
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A new reason to promote making among all ages
Another reason to promote making across generations? New research by Mayo Clinic researchers that finds correlations between mid-life arts and crafts and late-life computer use among elderly and lower...
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The Maker Map – Libraries & Museums
Some of you may already be familiar with The Maker Map, a great resource that helps gather and keep track of information about makerspaces. One drawback of The Maker Map, however, is that there is very...
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The Maker Movement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
We don’t normally post about trade deals or topics that are roiling the political sphere, but the Trans-Pacific Partnership has some very direct impacts on makers and the maker movement. Image Credit:...
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3D-Printing Demo–in the Dark!
Last week, four classes of second graders–a total of 100 seven and eight year olds–came to visit my library. I was in charge of demoing our MakerBot for three of those classes, and talking about the...
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Making and the U.S. Congress
Along with several other library programs, Michigan Makers has received a delightful invitation from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Congressional Maker Caucus to exhibit at the...
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Where to Get More Maker News
Clearly you already love MakerBridge, but are you searching for more ways to get news about the maker movement and connect with others? This post collects some of our recommended channels on various...
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IFTTT Maker Channel
IFTTT (if this then that) is a really cool web service that you can use to connect disparate apps, social media, or internet accessible objects. If you haven’t heard of it before, I encourage you to...
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MakerBride in School Library Journal
We were honored recently to be featured in School Library Journal with regards to our ongoing mission of promoting diversity in the maker movement. We are proud to speak loudly in support of diversity...
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What Our Users Said About Making
This spring, I worked on data collection and analysis to underpin my library’s forthcoming strategic plan. My colleagues and I conducted focus groups with students, faculty members, librarians, and...
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Capitol Hill Maker Faire Follow-Up
Last month, Michigan Makers was invited to Washington, DC, to exhibit at the first Capitol Hill Maker Faire, and we stayed on to see what others makers were up to at the National Maker Faire. It was a...
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New 3D Printer Adventures
A month ago, I started my new job as Learning Technologies Librarian at SUNY Oswego, and was lucky enough to come on board soon after the library had purchased its second 3D printer. (The library...
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Not just knitting or crochet
A few days ago, I stumbled accidentally across an article called “Beyond Knitting and Crochet.” I was delighted to see that it included book recommendations for some of the less-popular fiber...
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Dinosaur Wedding Centerpieces
I’ve had the honor of attending four weddings this year. The theme of the latest one, I must say, was probably the best. toy dinosaurs kissing YES, there were dinosaurs EVERYWHERE! My friend Abby (and...
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Makerspace Technology Comparison Chart
Created by Karen Jensen, this comparison chart looks at a number of popular tools in school or library makerspaces and includes information such as price, age range, ease of use, and links to reviews...
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Robot Test Kitchen
Robot Test Kitchen is a site created by a group of youth and teen librarians who work with robotics and other maker technologies. The site includes reviews for popular makerspace tools, ideas for...
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