The Evolution of
a Digital Tech
Library
Muncie Public Library
Drew Shermeta
dshermeta@munpl.org
Isaac Asimov Predicts the Future
and what it means for our Library
2012:
Connection Corner
2014:
UDo Center
Muncie Public Library
Explore, Discover, Imagine, Create
Connection Corner
+Standalone branch
approx 2000 sq ft
+Connecting people to resources
+Staples and innovative tech
UDo Center
+Situated within main branch
approx 550 sq ft
+Strong maker ethic
+Experiential learning
Connection Corner
UDo Center
From the
Desk of the Director
"Why are we d ing this?"
"Every time the census is published, I absorb it like a sponge. Knowing who we are and anticipating the needs is something we need to do."
"We want our organization to become an institution of learning, both for our employees and for our patrons."
"Sometimes we have been too far ahead. But we learn and we develop a culture where staff are encouraged to experiment without fear of failure."
"This is very sustainable because it is far less expensive than sustaining collections. And it is focused on education, something libraries have always done."
The Big City Concepts
that informed our small spaces
Cleveland
+ provide: hands-on access
+ promote: staff as teachers
+ frame as: practical education
Public Library
Chicago
Public Library
Detroit
+ provide: comfortable space to fail
+ promote: product-based
+ frame as: active, not passive
Public Library
Pittsburgh
+ provide: personalized learning
+ promote: media focus
+ frame as: creative space
Public Library
on what creativity is
"the connection of
two or more ideas"
In the words of a
Creative Digital Mentor:
the "cross-connection" of ideas
Isaac Asimov:
+ relaxed
+ supported
+ collaborative
+ willing to appear foolish
+ grounded in some knowledge
+ egalitarian
on what creativity is not
3D Printers
Touch surface tables
iPads and tablets
...if left alone
One Thing
We Couldn't
Do Without:
Creative
Digital
Mentors
What We Offer in 2015
- Who We Are Today -
Teach New-To-You Tech
- Computer Basics Class
- Windows 8 Basics Class
- Mac Basics Class
- Microsoft Office
- iPads/Tablets
- Smartphones
- Internet Basics
- e-Readers
- Wi-fi Hotspots
Space to Play
- ACTIV & SMART surfaces
- Arduino & Makey Makey
- Google Maker Camp
- RealFlight Simulator
- Sphero & Ollie
- Anki DRIVE Cars
- Wii
3D Design
- Scanning: 123D Scan & Digitizer
- Sculpting: Sculptris & 123D Create +
- Design: Inventor & TinkerCAD
- Editing: MeshMixer & Blender
- Printing: MakerBot Replicator 2
Produce Video
- Fundamental Instruction
- Circulating Sony HDR-CX240
- Dedicated iPads
- iMotion Pro, Veescope, Multicam
- iMovie
- Chroma Key Green Wall in Studio A
- DJI Phantom Quadcopter
- GoPro
- Podcast Booth
- Lowel Tota & Rifa Lighting
- Homemade Camera Stabilizer
- Magnus PV & Oben TT Tripods
Record Audio
- Fundamental Instruction
- Studio B
- Podcasting
- Storytelling
- Music Mixing & Editing
- Garageband
- Adobe Premier
- Alesis iPad Dock
- (for analog to digital sound)
Create Digital Visuals
- Fundamental Instruction
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera
- 3D iPad Apps and Glasses
- Canon Scanner
- Wacom Digital Drawing Pad
- Nomad Brush
- Canon Pixma Photo Printer
- iPF605 24" Poster Printer
Text
Isaac on Libraries
Space ship
Time machine
Teacher
Friend
Gateway
Space ship to the farthest reaches
Time machine to the past & future
Teacher that knows more than all
Friend to amuse & console
Gateway to a happier and better life
Virtual Tour of Connection Corner
Copy of The Evolution of a Digital Tech Library Space
By mplcc
Copy of The Evolution of a Digital Tech Library Space
Muncie Public Library
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