This week’s guest post is a review of the novel Makers by Cory Doctorow written by Thao Huong Nguyen, a Master’s of Science in Information (MSI) candidate at the University of Michigan School of Information. Learn more about Huong here.… Read more >
Our guest post this week comes from Nicco Pandolfi, a Master’s of Science in Information (MSI) candidate at the University of Michigan School of Information. In this post, Nicco explores Matthew Crawford’s book The World Beyond Your Head: On Becoming An … Read more >
Our guest post this week comes from Jennifer Noble, a graduate student at the University of Michigan School of Information who is studying to be a librarian. The post is a review of the book The Maker Movement Manifesto by … Read more >
It’s the time of the year where everyone seems to be putting together lists. As a librarian, my very favorite kind of list is a list of recommended books. This, my friends, is how we discover what to read next! … Read more >
In recent weeks, a lot of articles and blog posts seem to be cropping up touching on a fear many seem to harbor that makerspaces are intended to and are beginning to take over the entire concept of a library. … Read more >
From Amazon:
The Invent To Learn Guide to Fun features an assortment of insanely clever classroom-tested “maker” projects for learners of all ages. Josh Burker kicks classroom learning-by-making up a notch with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, open-ended challenges, and sample … Read more >
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 >
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 me was Bridget Arend‘s … Read more >
From Amazon:
Get the nuts and bolts on imagining, planning, creating, and managing a cutting-edge Makerspace for your school community. Nationally recognized expert Laura Fleming provides all the answers. From inception through implementation, you’ll find invaluable guidance for creating a … Read more >
Earlier today, I was handed a battered copy of Brandenberg and ALIKI’s What Can You Make of It? This 1977 Greenwillow “Read-Alone” book tells the story of a family of mice. What the father mouse considers junk (empty … Read more >