Makerspaces in Academic Libraries

OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

University of Nevada

Reno, NV: 425,000+

Growing Tech Industry

Enrollment: 21,000+

45 Doctoral Program

Aspiring to become Research 1 University (Carnegie Classification)

3.5 hours from San Francisco

DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library

6,000+ served by DeLaMare Library

◦ 4 librarians, 3 staff, 18 student employees

22,500 square feet

100-300 people

1 of 3 campus libraries

◦ Knowledge Center

◦ Savitt Medical Library

In 2012, DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library began a

radical transition from a quiet, underutilized space to a

vibrant hub of collaboration and active learning.

Before

After

The Space

The Space

3D Printing

3D Scanning

Laser Cutting

Vinyl Cutting & PCB Milling

Sewing & Soldering

Self-Directed Learning Opportunities

Technology Lending

Technology Lending

In The Classroom

Engineering

MSE 250 student looking at table full of 3D printed final project pieces

Hovercraft project: Engineering 100

Students assembling hovercraft

Student soldering hovercraft components

Student assembling balsa wood bridge in library

Statics: Balsa Wood Bridges

Geosciences

Geosciences

Art 245

Art 245

The Future Integrate further into:

◦ College of Engineering◦ Art◦ College of Science

Work with other liaison libraries Develop outreach specifically to Graduate School

Questions?

Contact us below! Chrissy Klenke

◦ Maps & Geosciences Librarian◦ cklenke@unr.edu

Erich Purpur◦ GIS Librarian◦ epurpur@unr.edu

Tara Radniecki◦ Engineering Librarian◦ tradniecki@unr.edu