Type
Presentation
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/8vq0-k048
Session Description
Makerspaces, digital humanities labs, scholar's labs, and other types of creative spaces in academic libraries envision a renovated room or space in the stacks, install technology, and open it to users. But so often, the librarians and administrators in charge of the renovation of these spaces think that if they build it, people will flock to their doors. Instead of conceiving these spaces as technology depots, engagement strategies and models for staffing must also be considered. The use of the library lab as a studio space will be investigated in this presentation, as well as other models that build toward the studio model. The presenter will review and define different types of creative spaces and labs in libraries, giving specific examples of successful labs. Attendees will also be introduced to the Lab Engagement Pyramid, which describes seven models of engagement and development for labs. Special focus will be placed on the model "Lab as Studio" and descriptions of specific engagement activities will be provided for attendees to consider applying at their own library lab.
Type of Library
University Library
Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries: Engaging Users through the Studio Model
Hogan 406
Makerspaces, digital humanities labs, scholar's labs, and other types of creative spaces in academic libraries envision a renovated room or space in the stacks, install technology, and open it to users. But so often, the librarians and administrators in charge of the renovation of these spaces think that if they build it, people will flock to their doors. Instead of conceiving these spaces as technology depots, engagement strategies and models for staffing must also be considered. The use of the library lab as a studio space will be investigated in this presentation, as well as other models that build toward the studio model. The presenter will review and define different types of creative spaces and labs in libraries, giving specific examples of successful labs. Attendees will also be introduced to the Lab Engagement Pyramid, which describes seven models of engagement and development for labs. Special focus will be placed on the model "Lab as Studio" and descriptions of specific engagement activities will be provided for attendees to consider applying at their own library lab.
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