This book highlights how to integrate your makerspace within the wider community. Discover how you can connect your makerspace with service learning to support different groups, take makerspace tools to various points of need through community partnerships, and build relationships with faculty, students, and patrons through makerspace projects.

Jennifer Hicks,MLIS, is the Circulation& Reserves Supervisor at the Gardner-Harvey Library on the Middletown regional campus of Miami University (OH). Her work includes creating and running programming in the library makerspace. Jennifers research interests include student training, makerspaces, community engagement, and supporting nontraditional students.

Jessica Long,MLIS, is the Outreach and Instruction Librarian& Associate Librarian at the Gardner-Harvey Library on the Middletown regional campus of Miami University (OH). Her outreach work and research interests include online learning courses and tools, gamification and game-based learning, fake news and misinformation, and using makerspaces to help support community needs.

Part I: Academic Libraries

Made for Each Other - James MitchellBuilding an Accessible and Inclusive Makerspace - Carli SpinaMaking an Academic Makerspace and Making Assignments by the Moment: Successes and challenges during the first year of operation - Sara E. Wright, James McKee, and Camille AndrewsIntergenerational Learning and Crafting through Stitch n Bitch - Nancy SchulerConstructing and Critiquing Learning Pyramids in a University Makerspace - Jasia Stuart and Dianne CmorCollaborating Across the Institution to Deliver Makerspace Services to Students - Laura Wiegand McBrayer, Adalia Hiltebeitel, Gene A. Felice II, Peter Fritzler, and Jason Fleming
Part II: Connecting to the Curriculum

Applying Design Thinking, Collaboration, and Makerspaces to Encourage Innovation in the Classroom - Thomas Mays3D Printing in a Senior Seminar Fashion Course - Bernadette Smith Mirro, Julia Ravindran, and Mason Hongqiang YangSculpting Synesthesia: Using the Makerspace to Develop Creative Writing and Creative Minds - Eric MelbyeThe Makerspace as a Place for Social Justice Learning - Emily Lelandais, Donna Femenella, and Antoaneta TilevaCity of Galadriel: How it is used to explore understanding surface and groundwaters - Tammie L. GerkeLittle Shop of Horror - Wes Smith and Ethan Mills
Part III: Public Libraries and Community Outreach

Growing a Maker Community: Planning and implementing a local community Maker Fest - Tracy Paradis, Debby Emerson, and Michelle CostelloI Saw it on Pinterest: A Choose Your Craft Adventure - Cara BolleyMoving Beyond Craft Programs: Encouraging Creative Confidence in Adult Learners - Sarah Nagle and Amber R. CoxDesign Thinking in a Goal-Oriented Makerspace - Amanda SweetBusting the Doors Open: Programs& Services that Engage with the Community - Jennifer HicksMaker Programming for Adults with Disabilities: Library for All best programs and best practices - Sarah Coleman and Stephanie Douglas
Part IV: Projects in Action

Multimedia Dickens: Teaching language and illustration through the makerspace - Elizabeth M. Henley and Susan E. CookSharing a Common Thread: Quilting projects in the makerspace - Christine KeenanEngaging Makers through Building Lunetta Electronic Music Instruments -David LuftigDesign, Cut, Etch: Using vinyl cutters to create custom etched glass - Jessica Martinez and Courtney PaceDIY Lasercut Snowflake Workshop: Introducing design and fabrication to makerspace beginners - Kelsey SheafferWhy Dont You Make Me: Laser cutting a statue/bust - Michael PriceA Tale of Two Tortoises: How the Cline Library MakerLab is building curriculum, community, and cohesive service design - Kathleen L. Schmand, Andrew See, and Bridget Rowan WipfBringing the Field to the Classroom using 3D Printed Fossils - Tammie L. Gerke and John Burke3D-Printed Selfie - Stew WilsonBonding and Building Relationships through an Academic Makerspace - Soon Goo Lee, Jason Fleming, and Peter FritzlerTaking a Virtual Archaeological Site Tour: A class visit to the Baths of Caracalla - Jason Fleming, Eleanora Reber, and Stephanie CroweUsing Virtual Reality in Teaching Education Students - Lauren E. Burrow and Edward Iglesias
About the Contributors

About the Editors