Here's the handout content (I don't know how well attachments work with the list) I came up with for our local tech librarian group.

Makerspace portable program kit

Based on what I’ve found and feedback I’ve gotten I think the basic kit would cost about $1500. The backbone of the kit should include a large, portable, rugged case sufficient for the basic tools and consumables. I left out consumables in the prediction because I wasn’t sure how many consumables to put in because some libraries likely already have first aid kits, fire extinguishers etc… and may even have safety glasses, gloves etc.. from youth programs. Further considerations for tools and consumables can be found here http://makerspace.com/resources and here (starting on page 9) http://makerspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hsmakerspacetoolsmaterials-201204.pdf
 Tecra Tools offers a well-rounded electro-mechanical tool kit in a sturdy, roller case.
 $1257
 http://www.tecratools.com/pages/service/83000.html
 Breadboard
 $14
 http://www.amazon.com/microtivity-IB751-750-point-Experiment-Breadboard/dp/B008A9UORM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386878510&sr=8-141&keywords=breadboard
 Helping Hands
 $17
 http://www.amazon.com/SE-Power-Illuminated-Helping-Magnifier/dp/B002NVT92O/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_4
 Glue gun
 $15
 http://www.amazon.com/Surebonder-DT-280F-Dual-Temperature-Full/dp/B000J2D8QC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1386876055&sr=8-9&keywords=glue+gun
 Sewing Machine
 $80-$200
 http://www.amazon.com/2259-Tradition-Free-Arm-19-Stitch-Machine/dp/B0051HJ6JS/ref=sr_1_3/182-2949519-8111568?ie=UTF8&qid=1386875505&sr=8-3&keywords=singer+sewing+machine
 Use examples
 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/ben-heck-bicycle-turn-signal/
 http://makerspace.com/maker-news/educators-workshop-review-sewing
 Lilipad(s) Perhaps one for the kit with the idea that libraries doing a program focusing would gather funds for more.
 $21.95
 http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardLilyPad
Some type of Raspberri Pi set up like
 Raspberri Pi Ultimate Starter Kit
 $89
 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G1PNG54/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=thebacgla-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00G1PNG54&adid=1TP8EAQY386ZRDD42BZZ
Or
 Kano Kit
 $99
 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexklein/kano-a-computer-anyone-can-make/
 http://www.wired.com/design/2013/12/for-99-you-can-make-your-own-computer/

Cool but not necessary

 Sugru
 $18
 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G1PNG54/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=thebacgla-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00G1PNG54&adid=1TP8EAQY386ZRDD42BZZ
 Getting started with soldering kit
 $64.99
 http://www.makershed.com/Make_Getting_Started_with_Soldering_Kit_p/msgsws.htm?Click=127972

For younger Makers

 littleBits Base Kit
 $75
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECWSL0I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ECWSL0I&linkCode=as2&tag=jasobjoneshomepa
 MakeyMake
 $50
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008SFLEPE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008SFLEPE&linkCode=as2&tag=jasobjoneshomepa
Related links



Make Magazine http://makezine.com/
Make it at your library http://www.makeitatyourlibrary.org/
Maker Bus (Thanks Marilyn and Joe) http://dhmakerbus.com/about/


Kevin French, MSLIS
Systems Librarian
GMILCS, Inc.
31 Mount Saint Mary's Way
Hooksett, NH 03106-4400
(603)485-4286




-----Original Message-----
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Edward Iglesias
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 15:33
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Subject: [CODE4LIB] Tool Library 2.0

Hello All,

A colleague and I were recently asked to help create a "tool library for makerspaces" for a local state library consortia. The idea being they would lend out kits such as Arduino's with breadboards to libraries that are thinking of setting up some kind of makerspace but unsure where to start.

So any of you have any "must haves" for such a collection. I'm thinink

soldering irons
arduinos
Raspberry Pis
Flora
breadboards
lots of connectors
leds

etc...

Thanks,

Edward Iglesias