The document outlines the timeline and steps taken by the University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library to establish a makerspace. A task force was formed in May 2014 to explore the possibility. Over the following months they conducted research, visited other makerspaces, purchased equipment like 3D printers and scanners, developed policies and trained staff. The makerspace launched on April 21st, 2015 and serves as a hub for experimentation, innovation and collaboration among faculty and students.

1. May 2014
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We decided to explore the possibility of a
makerspace in the library to serve as a hub of
experimentation, innovation, and collaboration
that will benefit our faculty and students in their
education, research, patient care,
and entrepreneurship.
timeline
Makerspace Task Force formed
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Arranged meeting with campus stakeholders
Literature Review
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Investigated 3D modeling software
(TinkerCAD and Google SketchUp)
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Began environmental scan of academic
& public library and local makerspaces
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Researched hardware,
software, and materials
Created a marketing plan
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Requested furniture move to build the makerspace
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Set grand opening date
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Announced contest to name the makerspace
Confirmed location of Makerspace
next to current Reference Desk
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Purchased additional items for Makerspace
(powerful computer, molecular model sets,
software licenses, camera for streaming video,
and button maker)
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Developed policies and procedures
for running the Makerspace
Wrote disclaimer for liability and copyright restrictions
Decided on pricing model and method of payment
Created step-by-step service workflow
Will use LibCal for reservations
Designated IT and Reference staff
for required orientation instruction
Makerspace committee is formed
Paired Reference and IT staff for hands-on training
to download, repair and print 3D models
Met with campus stakeholders again
to share our findings and proposal
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Visited the dental school to view their use
of 3D modeling and printing technology
Developed case report to introduce the makerspace
at HS/HSL idea to campus stakeholders
Introduced makerspace concept for HS/HSL to staff
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Purchased 3D printers and 3D scanner
Submitted a proposal for creating a makerspace at HS/HSL to
library administration with detailed technical specifications,
proposed service model, location and staffing.
Visited local makerspaces
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Produced guide to using 3D modeling software
Began 3D printing training for Reference
and IT staff using Lynda.com
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Created a 3D printing LibGuide
March 20
February 2015
August 2014
September 2014
October 2014
November 2014
December 2014
January 2015
July 2014
June 2014
April 2014
April 21st
Makerspace launches!
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