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They are highly engaging for students as Makerspaces provide choices for students in their learning!

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Storage can be limited in the library space

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It could be a challenge to keep all staff up-to-date on how to use maker materials

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Makerspace allows students to use and create technology in different ways. It fosters exploration and student centered learning.

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Teachers may not buy in, or not be able to find time to let their students come and create in the makerspace. If students are limited or the Makerspace isn't used then it is not reaching its full potential and will not display the benefits to the school community.

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I haven't been exposed to a Makerspace, so this was my first time really learning more about it. I love that there is so much exploration, and creativity with it being completely student focused. I would love to see it in action!

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Makerspace is engaging, and students are involved and motivated to learn and create.

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Makerspace will take up room in the library. It can be messy and noisy. It can interfere with other activities in the library.

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I would like to see Makerspace integrated in the library, but I can also see the challenges. Our library is very small, so space is an issue. We also have no extra rooms available to use instead. To be effective, it needs be accessible.

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I love the notion of moving students from being consumers to creators...taking students from passive learning/entertainment to active creating and learning.  So good!  Even though Makerspaces are considered 'new', there are very strong connections to the 'old' way of doing things in schools.  Weaving, sewing, building and fixing with your hands used to be standard practice.  I'm happy we are swinging the pendulum back in that direction.
~Donna

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I agree with the previous posters.  Finding enough space and dealing with mess and noise considerations could be daunting.  How to make the space suitable for both purposes??  What about dedicated maker time...but that would render the traditional library use of information seeking unavailalbe.
~Donna

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This provides a great opportunity to connect hands on creativity with existing LLC resources...both books in print as well as online resources.  Students often need some sort of provocation or inspiration to begin their creative processes.
~Donna

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If I was in a situation where I was  TL would I really want a maker space to be another responsibility of mine?

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Thank you for your presentation! My inquiry question was moving the virtual learning commons into the 21st century and I did touch upon digital maker spaces. I really liked the idea that you didn't have to set it up in the library and it was pretty much accessible to anyone at any given time. Like the others have stated in their posts, the thought of creating a designated space in the actual library might be hard- I'm just thinking about my own school library and the only way I think we could make it work would be through using a separate room.

-Lisa

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Makerspaces can be loud and messy places. It is a departure from the typically quiet setting of the library, and therefore, not all teaching staff may be on board.

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Makerspaces in the LLC centralize tools and resources. As well, they support the development of information literacy in areas such as technical literacy.

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If property is continuously being damaged who is responsible for the upkeep of the makerspace?  Where is the money coming from if there is always a need to replenish?

Liana

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Makerspaces allow students to connect what they are passionate about with a practical hands on learning experience.  The LLC is essentially a giant resource centre with access to technology and literature while learning.  With a makerspace experiences and learning become student-driven.

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It can be noisy and disruptive if other students are in the library trying to do something else. Other staff members might think students are just playing instead of learning.

-Gurjeet

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Makerspaces give everyone a chance to be creative, curious and successful. Students who don't typically thrive in a traditional class setting can greatly benefit from learning environments like makerspaces.

-Gurjeet

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I have to agree with what others have said already. Most libraries are crowded enough. To create a good makerspace would require a lot of space. When I think of a makerspace I think of the electives I took in 8th grade (woodworking, drafting, sewing, electronics, etc). A part of me is beginning to think that these experiences belong in a space that can be equipped with all the set-up needed for a true makerspace. An LLC may not be the place for it.