Encouraging a Diverse Maker Culture

Amy Vecchione; Deana Brown; Gregory Brasier; Ann Delaney

Encouraging a Diverse Maker Culture

Amy Vecchione, Deana Brown, Gregory Brasier, Ann Delaney

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What Does It Mean to Have a Diverse Maker Culture?

Libraries have a long tradition of making accessible that which is not accessible. We are now shifting from a single focus on content consumption to a model that includes content creation. Makerspaces are known for providing access to current and emerging technology. Indeed, many of us believe that equipment is the hallmark of makerspaces, which "typically provide access to materials, tools, and technologies to allow for hands-on exploration and participatory learning" http://acrl.ala.org/techconnect/post/makerspaces-move-into-academic-libraries (Fisher, 2012). But to succeed, makerspaces must balance equipment and culture.

Original language	American English
Title of host publication	The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook
State	Published - 1 Jan 2017

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