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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 <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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