In my last Library tech report, I included a chapter on 3D printing
(chapter 4, please excuse the title, I had to) that spoke a bit to why
libraries needed to be in the space, which certainly overlaps with the
Makerspace convo:

http://alatechsource.metapress.com/content/rpl5883j3620/?p=5b1da8d73bec46918808d4fb69a73abe&pi=2

Full text is available there...the whole work is CC licensed, so feel
free to grab a copy. :-)

Jason


On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM, David Brightbill
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> I'm leading the effort to build a makerspace in my local community and have some thoughts around the role of established institutions (libraries, EDC's, government, etc.) in making this happen.  I'd be happy to have a telephone or G+ chat with you about this if you wish.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Brightbill
> Manager of Research and Development
> Florida Virtual Campus
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Edward Iglesias
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:11 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Maker Spaces and Academic Libraries
>
> Hello All,
>
> A colleague and I are going to be presenting at code4lib NE on the subject of makerspaces in academic libraries.  Are any of you doing this?  If so I would love to pick your brains a little.
>
> Edward Iglesias