ArticleAuthors: Leanne Nay (2020)
Makerspaces have become increasingly common in academic
libraries, but libraries are not alone in their enthusiasm for the
creative and innovative culture known as the maker movement.
As more libraries develop makerspaces, so do other
campus units and universities. This article presents a case
study of the Indiana University Libraries’ makerspace initiatives
and their role in a larger network of makerspaces on the IU
Bloomington campus. The author synthesizes examples from
several institutions to make recommendations for libraries
looking to contribute to the maker culture at their institution.