Education

Makerspaces are a current movement becoming popular in libraries and K-12 environments. If you're looking for resources and information about them, try these resources. 

• The Maker Map
• Manufacturing Makerspaces
• Designing a School Makerspace

Look for resources in ERIC, Computer Source, Library, Information Science, & Technology Abstracts, and Newspaper Source.  Keywords to consider are:

• makerspaces, hackerspaces, 3D printers, learning commons, STEM research, and more

The library has a book on Makerspaces by our very own librarian Caitlin Bagley:

Foley Library Digital Scholarship Lab

Foley Library is excited to announce the opening of the Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) this Fall—an innovative new space designed to support digital creativity, research, and learning across all disciplines. Open to the entire Gonzaga community, the DSL sits on a spectrum between the NGTB and the more advanced technology hubs on campus, providing a space for entry-level exploration and skill development in a variety of digital technologies and methodologies.

The DSL offers access to specialized hardware and software, including:

• 3D printers and a Glowforge for laser cutting and engraving
• Tools for digital mapping, data visualization, coding, and computational text analysis
• Opportunities for crossovers between digital and analog technology with things like sewing machines and a button-maker.

But the DSL is more than just technology—it’s a collaborative environment where you can get peer support from our skilled student staff and explore digital tools with guidance and training. Whether working on a class project, conducting research, or just curious about digital methods, the DSL serves as a hub for resources and support.

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