CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS
We are seeking contributing authors who would like to author chapters in an upcoming book The Maker Librarian's Sourcebook, edited by Ellyssa Kroski to be published by The American Library Association.
The Maker Librarian's Sourcebook will be an essential all-in-one guidebook to the maker realm written specifically for librarians. This practical volume will serve as an invaluable resource for librarians seeking to learn about the major topics, tools, and technologies relevant to makerspaces today. Jam-packed with instruction and advice from the field's most tech-savvy innovators, this one-stop handbook will inspire readers through practical projects that they can implement in their libraries right now. This is a title which every library will want to have in their collection.
Publication Date: Late 2016/Early 2017
We are seeking the following contributions:
· Cover Art
· Chapter Authors for these and other topics:
o Creating a Library Makerspace
o Pedagogy & Prototyping in Library Makerspaces
o Safety and Guidelines in the Library Makerspace
o A Librarian’s Guide to 3D Printing
o Raspberry Pi for Librarians
o Arduino for Librarians
o Lilypad, Adafruit, and More: Wearable Electronics for Libraries
o Google Cardboard for Librarians
o Lil Bits, Makey Makey, Chibi Lights and More: Circuitry Projects for Libraries
o Robotics for Libraries
o The Future of library makerspaces
o And more!!!
TO SUBMIT:
Please fill out form here https://ellyssa.wufoo.com/
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: January 1, 2016
QUESTIONS: Contact ellyssakroski@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Best,
Ellyssa
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Ellyssa
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Ellyssa Kroski
Writer/Librarian/Instructor/
