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Not Your Public Library’s MakerSpace: The Nuts and Bolts of a Physical Place

Elizabeth Congdon

CONTENTS

A Physical Space

Location and Layout

Resources and Equipment

Upkeep

People

Working with Regulations and Existing Resources

Conclusions

References

A Physical Space

As noted in the previous chapter, prototyping enables innovation by allowing for fast failure and easy re-tooling. A physical space within an organization that allows for and encourages prototyping across fields is a necessary component to inciting innovation within traditional organizations.

MakerSpaces have been popping up in community spaces and libraries all over the country. Now, they are popping up at work! How can an established organization incite innovation ...

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