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Measuring the impact and value of makerspaces in public libraries

Knox, Emily; Koh, Kyungwon; Zalot, Andrew

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IMLS_Makerspaces_Impact_and_Value_White_Paper_Knox_Koh_Zalot.pdf

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/116311

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Title
Measuring the impact and value of makerspaces in public libraries
Author(s)
  • Knox, Emily
  • Koh, Kyungwon
  • Zalot, Andrew
Issue Date
2022
Keyword(s)
makerspaces, public libraries, evaluation
Abstract
This exploratory project provides the tools needed for the development of an initial framework and future toolkit for measuring the impact and value of public library makerspaces in the lives of users and the communities that libraries serve. For the purposes of this framework, impact refers to the effect on the lives of stakeholders. Value centers on how makerspaces have helped libraries achieve excellence as organizations and partners for effective community development.
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
report
Language
en
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
IMLS LG-256251-OLS-20
Copyright and License Information
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

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