Fixing Stuff with Sugru
This past week, I had some pieces snap off the cap of my water bottle, rendering it semi-usable but certainly not in an ideal state. My first thought, since I’ve been using the 3D printer a lot lately, was that … Read more >
Find Me a 3D Printer
If you’re thinking about adding a 3D printer to your library, this site can be a great resource. Not only does it feature a map displaying libraries worldwide that have 3D printers, it also includes resources to help you develop policies, … Read more >
Detroit Maker Faire, 2015
Note: This is a guest post by Breanna Hamm, which also appears on Breanna’s personal blog. Breanna works at the University of Michigan Hatcher Graduate Library as an Instructional Technologist, and is also an awesome graphic designer and activist. Please … Read more >
Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration
By Scott Doorley and Scott Witthoft. This book offers lessons, insights, and practical suggestions gleaned from the experience of developing the Stanford University d.school. It’s a good resource for thinking about physical space, furniture, and how to arrange these elements in … Read more >
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 programs, and a “True Confessions” section where librarians … Read more >
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 of the tools on Robot Test … Read more >
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 already owns a Makerbot … Read more >
MakerBridge 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 of all kinds, and we believe it’s essential … Read more >
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 social media platforms and through email. This … Read more >
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 little information about … Read more >