Become A Community Catalyst
July 7, 2016By Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew Look up at the stars on a clear night. Look for the star Sirius within the constellation Orion. You certainly learned about it in school or by using an astronomy phone app. Or perhaps it was a telescope-obsessed relative who showed you this star, also called Alpha Canis Major.
Capitol Hill Maker Faire Marked by Discussions, Exhibits
June 30, 2016By OCGA Staff WASHINGTON _ The Institute of Museum and Library Services held its 2016 Capitol Hill Maker Faire on June 21, 2016 in collaboration with the Congressional Maker Caucus. The event, which had more than 1,000 registrants, explored the movement driven by hobbyists, tinkerers, crafters, and innovators that is changing the face of informal learning at community institutions and breathing… Read more
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Building the Knowledge Base about Learning in Libraries: A Look at 3 NLG-L Projects
June 30, 2016By Dr. Sandra Toro IMLS Senior Program Officer
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Be a Maverick; Seek Out-of-the-Box Partnerships
June 29, 2016By Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of blogs by IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew on the power of partnerships. We like stories about mavericks. We like to hear about how with perseverance and perhaps a little luck, a lone individual followed her or his dreams and, to quote Steve Jobs, “put a ding in the universe.” We like these stories because… Read more
Growing Ocean-sized Capacity for Library Services in the Pacific
June 24, 2016By Teri DeVoe IMLS Senior Program Officer Imagine a summer reading kick-off event, with an array of partners in support roles. The library has signed on to be a meals distribution site, to fill the gap we know exists when students are out of school. There are AmeriCorps volunteers at the ready to lead activities, and later in the summer the bookmobile will spend several weeks reaching kids with… Read more
Conner Prairie: Connecting history through making
June 23, 2016Editor’s Note: This is the latest blog in our series marking National Week of Making. By Chris Petrelli Conner Prairie, Fishers, Ind.
Exploratorium: A Compliment and a Question
June 23, 2016Editor's Note: This is the seventh blog in a series during this National Week of Making to highlight Making in museums and libraries. By Meg Escudé Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA
LA Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead For National Week of Making
June 22, 2016Editor's Note: This is the sixth blog in a series during this National Week of Making to highlight Making in museums and libraries. By Candice Mack Los Angeles Public Library The Los Angeles Public Library was excited to mark this year’s National Week of Making with a slate of activities through our Full STEAM Ahead Initiative and by presenting at the Capitol Hill Maker Faire for the… Read more
Children’s Museum of Houston: Making a Path for Others
June 22, 2016Editor's Note: This is the fifth blog in a series during this National Week of Making to highlight Making in museums and libraries. By Rahul Roy Former Maker Corps Member Children’s Museum of Houston
NCSU Libraries: 'Making' an Impact on Campus Sustainability
June 22, 2016Editor's Note: This is the fourth blog in a series during this National Week of Making to highlight Making in museums and libraries. By Lauren Di Monte NCSU Libraries