The Libraries Working Group
The Libraries Working Group (LWG) formed in 2019, and is coordinated by a committee of library professionals who organize information and events for the larger NOM library community.
The LWG meeting notes are recorded in a running document. Here is a link to the most recent notes document
Co-chairs of the Libraries Working Group are:
Sarah Nagle - she/her - Miami University Libraries Makerspace, Oxford OH - @Sarah_Nagle - pricesb@miamioh.edu
Cara Kouse - she/her - Greene County Public Library, Xenia OH - ckouse@gcpl.lib.oh.us
Monthly Maker Meetups
Join us throughout 2023 to chat, learn, share, and celebrate the amazing work of library makerspace organizers!
Last Wednesday of Each Month 2023, January - December 4:00 p.m. EST
Resources for Library Makerspaces
This spreadsheet exists as a repository for web resources, articles, tutorials, lesson plans, planning documents, and much more pertaining to library makerspaces. There is a separate tab for each broad category of resources. When contributing, please enter the link, title, a brief synopsis, the author or organization, and your name as the contributor.
Libraries at NOMCON
The Library Working Group participates in the annual national conference NOMCON, that brings together leaders from maker organizations representing the diverse sectors, people, regions, and foci that represent the U.S. maker movement.
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Excel Data Analysis for Librarians & Library Makerspaces
Johnnie Thomas from Microsoft’s Excel Development team presents a 1 hr workshop for librarians and library makerspace leaders. Explore different Excel features and learn helpful tips and tricks for getting work done faster! Topics include: working with data tables, summarizing for reports, and using charts effectively.
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Demonstrating Impact of Library Makerspaces: Examples and Future Directions
NOMCON 2020
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Creating and Leveraging Partnerships to Grow Tomorrow's Makers of Positive Change
NOMCON 2021
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A Series of Fortunate Events: Planning Great Maker Events
NOMCON 2021
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Libraries Working Group Conference Session
NOMCON 2021
Watch Video Recording
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Bridging the Economic Divide with Public Library Makerspaces
NOMCON 2020
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Make at Home: Use What You've Got
NOMCON 2021
Watch Video Recording
AMA Sessions
NOM’s Library Working Group holds regular ‘Ask Me Anything’ session via Zoom on a variety of topics. With each session, detailed notes are taken and the sessions are recorded for those who cannot attend live. These notes are from recent sessions:
10/27/21 AMA Session Notes | Video Recording
What types of mobile maker services or programs have you implemented in your library?
What do you see as the benefits of mobile maker services? Challenges?
7/8/21 AMA Session Notes | Video Recording
What are some successful ways that you have argued for maker services in your library?
What are the biggest challenges to making the case for makerspaces in libraries?
How can we address those challenges?
What assessment/tools have you used to show your administration the benefits/impact of maker services?
5/26/21 Edit-a-thon Session
Collaborate to build Resources for Library Makerspaces Spreadsheet
3/31/21 AMA Session Notes | Video Recording
Breakout Groups discussed:
What is the most interesting/impactful thing that has happened at your makerspace since our last meeting?
What is the biggest challenge you/your space has faced in the last several months?
What’s the most exciting thing planned for 2021 in your makerspace?
What AMA topics would you like to have in 2021?
11/12/20 AMA Session Notes | Video Recording
Bury 2020 Time Capsules
Breakout Groups discusses:
Virtual Services
3D printing services
In-person offerings
Clearning and safety protocols
9/16/20 AMA Session Notes | Video Recording
Overview of Solar Prize
What are your biggest concerns with reopening your Makerspace?
How are you dealing with potential contamination risks? How are you protecting employees and patrons?
8/27/20 AMA Session Notes | Video Recording
What types of virtual services are you offering currently or planning to offer?
How will you try to replicate the community aspect of your makerspace in an online environment?
What do you see as the biggest challenges to providing makerspace services online?
5/12/20 AMA Session Notes | Video Recording
Reopening - what will it look like at your institution/makerspace?
Resources you’d like to see Nation of Makers pull together
Building a Diverse National Collective of Library Maker Professionals
An IMLS funded initiative in partnership with Makers in the Library and Nation of Makers
Join the Nation of Makers Libraries Slack Channel
To join, email your request to Sarah Nagle at pricesb@miamioh.edu