The emergence of additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies is introducing
industrial skills deficits and opportunities for new teaching practices in a range of subjects …

Despite the abundance of research on library makerspaces, systematic reviews of library
makerspace research are lacking. As research on library makerspaces advances, the field …

Social media like Facebook have become popular tools for different organizations like
libraries in marketing practice. To build relationships with library users, libraries hope social …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the applications of metaverse-related
technologies in US urban libraries, explore excellent cases of US urban libraries' practices …

This study explores how one public library assesses the outcomes of a makerspace and
examines whether the approaches taken can be justified as appropriate. An increasing …

Purpose This paper reports the results of a survey of library staff members working with a
library makerspace or with makerspace-related technologies. The purpose of this paper is to …

Several studies have highlighted the critical role of academic digital libraries in providing
research support services and improving research performance. Although several studies …

Abstract 3D printing services are an increasingly popular offering in many academic library
makerspaces. However, failed prints, and simply the printing process itself, can generate …

As universities look for ways to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, many
academic libraries have begun providing access to maker resources and services. In 2012 …

The ongoing societal transformation propelled by innovation and digitalization is amplifying
the demand for technological adeptness among current and upcoming professionals …