Space Solutions in Makerspaces at Darien Library

Digital Media Lab& TEA Room at Darien Library

Space Solutions:

Amanda L. GoodmanUser Experience Librarian, 2016

CLC Maker Roundtable Discussion

Digital Media Lab

Origins

Planning Stage

Transformation Stage

ProsThe space is small, so it really encourages a focus on a single project instead of competing for resources in a multiuser workspace.

Plenty of storage space

Screen placement helps with privacy on digital projects.

Items consistently moved:

Table on the right

Anything on the table

Lamps

Tripod

Not enough counter space for laying out project pieces for either digitization or filming/photography.

Cons

TechnologyEngineeringArtsRoom

Origins

Paint Choices

HelloGoodbye

ProsFlexible options with carts and chairs on wheels.

Plenty of storage space

Large amounts of counter space for kids to work on projects.

Room gets crowded when more than 10 kids are in it at once.

Only two computers can fit on the short counter. The other computers are located just outside the door, but in a public area.

Bigger groups have to be moved to the Storytime Room.

Cons

Follow Up with UsAmanda L. GoodmanDigital Media Labagoodman@darienlibrary.org

Amy LaughlinTEA Roomalaughin@darienlibrary.org

darienlibrary.org/dml

darienlibrary.org/tearoom

Slides: http://bit.ly/darienmakerspacerooms