This site was put together by Mara Siegel and features a collection of resources including books, websites, Facebook groups, and some suppliers that may be useful to librarians interested in putting together makerspaces.
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 >
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 >
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 check it out at … Read more >
A number of collected resources regarding school library makerspaces put together by teacher librarian Anne Weaver.
A collection of great resources, including a sample fantasy budget, examples of great tools to bring into your makerspace, and links to where you can purchase them.
Educational technologist Kathy Schrock gathers together a number of useful publications, lesson plans, and videos on the topic of using 3D printing technology in the classroom.
Great collection of links, workshop ideas, lists of books and technologies, and more from middle school librarian Colleen Graves.
Making digital objects–webpages, gifs, music, you name it–is one of my favorite kinds of making, because as long as I’ve got my computer and a functioning internet connection, I don’t have to worry about other supplies (or mess!). Better yet, … Read more >
In the market for a 3D printer? This post from ALA TechSource may help you get started.