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A Complete Guide to Creative Technology Spaces in Academic Libraries
Media Labs, Makerspaces, and More
Emily Thompson (Author), Vanessa Rodriguez (Author), Eric Johnson (Author), Kelsey Sheaffer (Author), Oscar K. Keyes (Author)
9798892553117
Paperback / softback, published 12 September 2025
208 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.454 kg
Detailing how to start a creative space from scratch as well as how to develop or adjust an existing service to follow best practices, this guide will walk you through all the essential steps of developing, building, and running those spaces and services.
Acknowledgments Introduction: Setting the Scene Part I How to Develop Chapter 1 Taking Stock Chapter 2 Vision, Advocacy, and Outreach Chapter 3 Funding and Budget Chapter 4 Accessibility and Inclusivity Part II How to Build Chapter 5 The Physical Space: Assessing and Acquiring Chapter 6 The Basics: Service Point, Furniture, Storage, and Offices Chapter 7 In-House Equipment: Recording Studios, Makerspaces, XR Labs, and More Chapter 8 The Circulating Collection: Growing, Cataloging, and Running Part III How to Run Chapter 9 Policies Chapter 10 Staffing Your Space Chapter 11 Instruction Chapter 12 The Long Game Conclusion: Finding Community About the Authors Index