Goodman: Digital Media Labs Workshop

Amanda L. Goodman @godaisies

From Concept to Funding to ManagementDIGITAL MEDIA LABS

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Amanda L. GoodmanUser Experience Librarian at Darien Library in CT

[email protected]@godaisiesamandagoodman.com or libux.com

This webinar is adapted from Library Technology Report: Digital Media Labs in Libraries

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mailto:[email protected]

2Source: http://bit.ly/15zxrQV


Jonathan Gaskill, Fulton County Public Library

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TYPE OF ACTIVITY:

AUDIO

Source: http://bit.ly/1yGxXIg

TYPE OF ACTIVITY:

CODINGSource http://bit.ly/1yXcsla

TYPE OF ACTIVITY:

CONVERSIONSource http://bit.ly/15zG4L5

TYPE OF ACTIVITY:

GRAPHIC DESIGN & ANIMATIONSource http://bit.ly/1BoUN6R

TYPE OF ACTIVITY:

PHOTOGRAPH &

Source http://bit.ly/1tbVZds

VIDEOGRAPHY

TYPE OF ACTIVITY:

PRINTING

Source http://bit.ly/15Gvkv2


Which type of library do you work at?

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"Digital media labs were the least popular potential service that we asked [librarians] about;

[…] they also foresaw issues such as the high costs of technological resources, a lack of staff time or expertise, and a lack of interest in their communities."

Pew Internet, Library Services in the Digital Age http://pewrsr.ch/1yeeOwS




65%

Urban Suburban

57% 48%

Rural

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Whites

Blacks

Hispanics

18%

45%

44%

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1 in 6 libraries have a makerspace


iPAC, 2013 Digital Inclusion Survey http://bit.ly/1BQVZ4t

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iPAC, 2013 Digital Inclusion Survey http://bit.ly/1BQVZ4t

1 in 4 city/suburban libraries1 in 10 town/rural libraries


10% 25%

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COMPETITORSSource: http://bit.ly/15u0jJK


Why should libraries be in the DML business?

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Source: http://bit.ly/1BoqqO7


TOUCH, Vancouver Public Library Fundraiserhttp://bit.ly/1zHIhkQ

Crowdsourcing: Plan G, Kickstarter, GoFundMehttp://bit.ly/15zJfCJ

Mini Golf at Lenox Public Libraryhttp://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/node/95

Reverse Auction at Darien Libraryhttp://www.darienlibrary.org/dml

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MacArthur Foundationhttp://bit.ly/1BZezJ5

Texas State Library and Archives Commissionhttp://bit.ly/1GQ5N2V

National Endowment for the Humanitieshttp://newmedialab.cuny.edu/

Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundationhttp://www.hancherlibraryfoundation.org/

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Successful Applicationshttp://bit.ly/1uJWFYL

http://bit.ly/1xRubrx

http://bit.ly/1usArVa

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Got any questions?

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Source: http://bit.ly/1BY8H2D


Professional Grade

Nice-to-have

Basic Equipment

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CutePDF Editor

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3D Animation Sublime Text Editor Toast Titanium DVDs iMovie

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Source: http://bit.ly/1JBRVFK

STAFFING



Minimum age of 14 (or with an adult)No food or drinkPatron is responsible for any and all damages to the equipmentAssistance is available with advance noticeRoom reservations for a minimum of 2 hoursSave your project to your own hard drive/flash drive

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Behave yourself!

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Learn to Code & Photo Manipulation http://bit.ly/1uMSyey

Do, Make, Learn at Homewood Public Libraryhttp://bit.ly/1wwedBt

Recording, Mixing, and Mastering with Logic Pro Xhttp://bit.ly/1JI1tio


Geneseo Insomnia Film Festivalhttp://bit.ly/1uMSyey

PROGRAMMING

Photo courtesy of Alex Hoffman of Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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The Bubbler + WYOU TV Stationhttp://bit.ly/1K6Okjj

Library + College + Local TV Station + Film Schoolhttp://bit.ly/1ySCPui

Aurora History Museum + Aurora Public Libraryhttp://bit.ly/1tdrIuI

Hive Pop-Up Media Labhttp://bit.ly/1utFRzt

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Social Media

Press Conference

Video Introductionhttps://www.facebook.com/KCDML

Westport Library in Connecticut

http://bit.ly/15ALjds

QA Testers Wantedhttp://bit.ly/15IrCRG

https://vimeo.com/53440355

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Where in the planning process is your library in building a DML?

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Get Macs and PCs

Check out cameras, tripods, and mics if you can

Setup multiple workstations

Have solo and group computers/work areas

Hire student workers to help out

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Look for funding from grants, foundations, and fundraisers

Get a Mac

Provide headphones

The DML should be in an enclosed space with a window

Try to build community partnerships to champion the DML (AKA $$$)

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Buy durable furniture

Look for funding from grants, foundations, and fundraisers

Try to build community partnerships to champion the DML (AKA $$$)

You will probably be the only tech support person

Look for enthusiastic students to help out if the school allows

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Sought advice from other libraries

Kept a massive spreadsheet

Spent hours agonizing over window tinting

A mad rush to spend the cash!

Last minute run to Home Depot

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Cintiq Tablet: http://bit.ly/1yegwtw

Headphones: http://bit.ly/1ye3egL

Children’s Librarians in the DML at Darien Library courtesy of Kiera Parrott, Amy Laughter, Elisabeth Marrocolla, and Krishna Grady

Green Screen + Lights: http://www.briteklighting.com/cool-fluorescent-lights.html

3D Printers: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/3d-printer-buyers-guide,news-17651.html

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http://bit.ly/1yegwtw

http://bit.ly/1ye3egL

http://www.briteklighting.com/cool-fluorescent-lights.html

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/3d-printer-buyers-guide,news-17651.html


Got questions or want a sample inventory spreadsheet? Email me!

[email protected]@godaisiesamandagoodman.com or libux.com

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