One of the first books on adult use of library makerspaces, released last month, features a chapter penned by Cara Bolley, Defiance Public Library System’s (DPLS) emerging-technologies librarian.
“Makerspaces for Adults: Best Practices and Great Projects” edited by Jennifer Hicks and Jessica Long, comprises chapters written by librarians, academics, and library professionals from around the nation, highlighting best practices, innovative ideas, and makerspace success stories. It was published by Maryland-based Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group.
Makerspaces are collaborative workspaces with the supplies and guidance needed to promote various types of hands-on creativity, from knitting and paper-crafting, to woodwork, 3D printing, and more. DPLS introduced its MakerSpace, located in the mezzanine area of the Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort…
