Fines, fees and funding: makerspaces standing apart. Issue 3 (5th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crumpton, Michael A
• Is Part Of: Bottom line. Volume 28:Issue 3(2015)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 94
• Publication Date: 2015-10-05
• Subjects: Library finance -- Periodicals; Libraries -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; 025.11
• DOI: 10.1108/BL-04-2015-0004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0888-045X

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – The purpose of this article is to discuss operational components associated with creating a makerspace unit or department within a library. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – Several considerations are discussed that should be considered for successful implementation of a makerspace in a library. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – Makerspaces add a unique and fresh element to libraries and should be provided a sustainable model up front. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – The ideas and concepts expressed are those of the author.</p> </sec> </abstract>