Thursday, March 30, 2017

Libraries, as intrinsically neutral hubs of diverse communities, are uniquely positioned to be able to foster transformation and community engagement. Deliberately building on the diversity within the library, the adoption of makerspace is enabling libraries to embrace that role more deeply, catalyzing lifelong learning, innovation, and success. From strategic placement and support of library staff and volunteers, to a design thinking framework that underpins and virtually guarantees success, explore how libraries today are leveraging popular interest in makerspace activity to build on traditional roles of the library.