Makerspace and Collaborative Technologies by Beth Thomsett-Scott

Makerspace and Collaborative Technologies by Beth Thomsett-Scott

This book explores how patrons are using innovative technologies utilizing real-life case studies from a variety of academic institutions. Discover which technologies they are using, how they are using them, and the purposes of use. Authors include best practices on designing space, marketing the technology, and collaborating to enhance the use.

This book is like a time machine — it shows us the future while examining the history of today's cutting-edge products and the growing pains that came from early adopters who were brave enough to bring them into academia in an era when most patrons expected libraries to be little more than silent study spacesThe lesson: we learn best when we play. -- Jenn Carson, Library Director and author of Get You Community Moving: Physical Literacy Programs for All Ages (ALA Editions, 2018) and Yoga and Meditation at the Library: A Practical Guide for Librarians (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019).
An amazing overview of the possibility’s libraries can explore when it comes to Makerspaces. Use cases demonstrate various technologies, and authors don’t shy away from sharing the challenges involved with their spaces. This guide provides valuable information and demonstrates how libraries are embracing technology and enabling alternate means of accessing and creating information. -- Jennifer Herron, librarian, Michigan Department of Transportation Library, author - 3D Printing in Medical Libraries A Crash Course in Supporting Innovation in Health Care
Makerspace and Collaborative Technologies: A LITA Guide offers readers informative case study based glimpses into how featured libraries and their makerspace cutting edge technologies are engaging their institutions through innovative practices and creative programming. This a wonderful resource for anyone looking to learn more about how makerspaces are impacting higher education settings. -- Lynn D. Lampert, Librarian & Coordinator of Instruction, California State University Northridge
This book would be most beneficial to libraries who are either looking to start technology-centered services, or those who are looking to expand their offerings. A great resource for a library that is undecided on the type of technology resources to offer because it examines a number of different technologies currently being used in libraries. While the book is focused on academic libraries, the breadth of technologies covered make it applicable for any type of library. * Technical Services Quarterly *

Beth Thomsett-Scott is the Head of the Engineering Library at Penn State. She is the liaison to the College of Engineering and consults with faculty, staff, and students to ensure their needs are meet through services, instructing, and collections. Beth has published in a variety of journals and presented conference sessions in the areas of website usability, mentoring and training reference staff and students, and technology. Her passion is supporting students and faculty in their education and research activities.

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ISBN 13	9781538126479
ISBN 10	1538126478
Title	Makerspace and Collaborative Technologies
Author	Beth Thomsett-Scott
Series	Lita Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published	2020-03-12
Number of pages	116
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.