I’m super keen on libraries evolving into makerspaces supporting learning and collaboration. Although libraries have traditionally always supported these activities, its being raised to a new level with the push for the ability to create using technology and leveraging knowledge of community members. Very cool!
Tag Archives: libraries
LibraryJournal >> Best Databases 2012
Fostering Female Technology Leadership in Libraries – The Digital Shift
Letters to a Young Librarian: Ten Things I Didn’t Learn in Library School, Academic Edition
Collection of Links: 3D Printing
With 3D printing becoming ever more popular in the news, I thought I would post links to articles I found most informative about this emerging technology.
The EFF Needs Help Keeping 3D Printing Free from TechCrunch October 27, 2012
Kickstopped: Affordable 3D Printer Put on Hold from WIRED October 26, 2012
The Future of Higher Education: Reshaping Universities Through 3D Printing from Engadget October 19, 2012
Wired’s Chris Anderson: Today’s ‘Maker Movement’ Is The New Industrial Revolution [TCTV] from TechCrunch October 9, 2012
The Next Battle for Internet Freedom Could Be Over 3D Printing from TechCrunch published in August 2012
To Remain Relevant, Libraries Should Help Patrons Create – The Digital Shift from May 2012
Flavorwire » Bizarre-Looking Libraries from All Over the World
Bizarre-Looking Libraries from All Over the World
via Flavorwire » Bizarre-Looking Libraries from All Over the World.
Wired’s Chris Anderson: Today’s ‘Maker Movement’ Is The New Industrial Revolution [TCTV] | TechCrunch
“What is he obsessed with right now? The answer is, “maker subculture,” which is where the latest in digital technology meets the classic do-it-yourself (DIY) world of crafting and small scale construction.”
Libraries are already on the cusp of evolving into “maker” and “hacker” spaces (i.e. 3D printing, programming, self-education, etc.). The below article from NPR provides more colour on this evolution.
Zeen – “Discover and Create Beautiful Magazines”
Zeen – Startup in beta. Librarians help patrons with self-publishing digital content such as eBooks or print-on-demand books…why not magazines too?
“Collect links on your favorite topics. Publish the links in beautiful magazines. Add your voice – Share it with the world.”
via Zeen.
Auto-Graphics Adds Self-Publishing Tool to Library Software – The Digital Shift
“Auto-Graphics is rolling self-publishing software from FastPencil into its library management platform.”
via Auto-Graphics Adds Self-Publishing Tool to Library Software – The Digital Shift.
Publisher-Library Feud over E-Books Heats Up « Copyright and Technology
“The US trade associations for public libraries and book publishers exchanged heated words last week regarding the growing impasse over e-book lending.”
via Publisher-Library Feud over E-Books Heats Up « Copyright and Technology.
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