When: August 5 – September 1 (4 weeks)
Where: Online, asynchronous (see more info)
Cost: $165 (10% off when you register two weeks in advance)
CE Credit: 1.4 CEUs/14 LEUs
Program #: 312325
This course is almost full. Once it fills, you will be able to join the waitlist at no cost.
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Have you ever wondered how a well-designed makerspace can inspire and connect with your library’s visitors? Maker programming provides an additional way to utilize the library’s space and resources by providing hands-on education and access to materials, tools, and technologies. This course will cover how to plan, implement, facilitate, and evaluate makerspaces and maker programming. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to establish, manage, and maximize the impact of a makerspace in their library.
In this class, learners will:
- Design a makerspace that addresses the needs of your library users.
- Formulate makerspace policies and procedures.
- Develop best practices for planning and facilitating maker programming.
- Evaluate and refine your makerspace and maker programming.
Who should take this class?
- Public, school, or academic librarians interested in developing or revitalizing a makerspace in a library.
- Those who are just getting started with makerspaces.
- Those who have experience with makerspaces but are interested in current best practices and new innovations in the field.
Instructor
Sarah 
French is the Programming & Makerspace Librarian at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater, WI. She holds a BA in Art from UW-Whitewater and an MLIS from UW-Milwaukee. She has worked in public libraries since 2017 and has exhibited work as a visual artist since 1998. When not working, you can find Sarah in her garden, reading while snuggling her cat, and spending time with family and friends.