Utilizing Makerspace Tools in Your Library

Event Type

Event

Location

IDEALab, J. D. Williams Library

Start Date

16-12-2025 1:30 PM

End Date

16-12-2025 2:30 PM

Description

In this IDEAlab makerspace session, participants receive an introductory walkthrough of creative technologies, including hands-on exploration with virtual reality tools. The session also covers the basics of 3D printing, and an overview of large-format printing for posters and visual projects. To round out the experience, attendees create custom buttons, giving them a quick, fun way to produce a personalized take-home item.

Relational Format

conference proceeding

Comments

Photos (Click each image to see a full-size version):

Program Coordinator of the IDEALab Sarah Katherine Glass demonstrates the library's virtual reality (VR) headset to Erica Jones.

SLS attendees decorate white ornaments created by the library's 3D printer.

A display of nine choices for buttons made in the IDEALab appealing to librarians: I [heart icon] my library, This is how I roll, Professional Book Worm, Read!, School Library Symposium (Univ. of Miss. Libraries), Everyone Loves Reading, If found please return to Library, Everyone is welcome at the Library, Library Lady.

Brandy Clingan holds a button reading "Library Lady" as Chanda Ferguson looks on.

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Dec 16th, 1:30 PM Dec 16th, 2:30 PM

Utilizing Makerspace Tools in Your Library

IDEALab, J. D. Williams Library

In this IDEAlab makerspace session, participants receive an introductory walkthrough of creative technologies, including hands-on exploration with virtual reality tools. The session also covers the basics of 3D printing, and an overview of large-format printing for posters and visual projects. To round out the experience, attendees create custom buttons, giving them a quick, fun way to produce a personalized take-home item.