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These field-tested recommendations are grouped into three main sections: Coding, Filmmaking, Tinkering, and 3D Printing. Making is all about trial and error; don't be afraid to experiment with these tools and encourage playful exploration by your patrons or students. As makers like to say, "If at first you succeed…you're probably doing it wrong."

A presentation for the Independent School Library Exchange of Southern California by Buffy Hamilton.  The slides in this post are from her presentation about the possibilities for makerspaces and school libraries. " Please note all links referenced in the session are live and accessible via the SlideShare post below"

"Presentation for the Independent School Library Exchange of Southern California by Buffy Hamilton.  The slides in this post are from her presentation about the possibilities for makerspaces and school libraries. " Please note all links referenced in the session are live and accessible via the SlideShare post below"

A good post in which Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) discusses the ways education can utilise the interest in, and strengths of, the maker movement. "A new generation of inventors is surfing the tide of the Maker movement. These classrooms emphasize making, inventing, and creativity. Let's look at the terminology and trends that will help educators understand the Maker movement."

" A small poster listing 100 things will keep you making until your next trip to any Maker Faire near you no matter where you live."

A brief article that looks at the how and why of the makerspace activities are moving into schools and education. it also includes 4 links to some useful digital resources for anyone interested in following up.

A good piece to read if you are at all interested in libraries and makerspaces

Fayetteville Free library was the (one of the) first to have a makerspace. Now they have 3 makerspaces

Many different types of approaches to creating in libraries.