NOMCON 2021: Full Schedule

3:00pm EDT

A Series of Fortunate Events: Planning Great Maker Events

A makerspace librarian shares some best practices, lessons learned, and creative ideas drawn from planning dozens of makerspace events

Speakers

Sarah Nagle

Creation and Innovation Services Librarian, Miami University Libraries

I am passionate about making and maker-centered learning for adults, both in informal environments and higher ed.

Thursday June 24, 2021 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
White House Room in Gather

Library Maker Leaders

4:00pm EDT

Make at Home: Use What You Got

Learn how FVRLibraries encourages the maker mindset virtually anywhere. This is an interactive session and we want you to share your Pandemic Making Experience and how you continue engaging with library users even with limited access in your spaces. Participants will also work on a Make at Home project. Please gather your maker supplies before the session: cereal box cardboard, tape, glue, scissors, pencil, anything else you'd like to make an awesome project!

Speakers

Jamie Bair

Experiential Learning Librarian, FVRLibraries

Public Services Librarian with 10 years of professional experience. Specialize in maker activities that encourage and foster the maker mindset. Contact me at jbair@fvrl.org

Elsbeth Casimir

Senior Library Assistant, FVRLibraries

Has 20 years of experience doing STEM programming in informal educational settings, especially with Pre-K and School-Age kids and their families.

Heather Anderson

Senior Library Assistant, FVRLibraries

Hi! My name is Heather, I am a Senior Library Assistant at a smaller branch in our system which is uniquely located in the local mall! Special b/c people are introduced to the library by accident. A little bit about me - If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be tenacious... Read More →

Thursday June 24, 2021 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
White House Room in Gather

Library Maker Leaders

1:00pm EDT

Libraries Working Group Conference Session

All are welcome at this session! This session will introduce the Libraries Working Group, brainstorm future directions, and invite new members to join.

Speakers

Cara Kouse

Innovation and Makerspace Manager, Greene County Public Library, Spark Place

I built and now run a public library makerspace at the Greene County Public Library near Dayton, Ohio. We have been open for over four years and have equipment including but not limited to CNC routers and mills, laser engravers, vinyl printer/cutters, sewing, and AV equipment.

Sarah Nagle

Creation and Innovation Services Librarian, Miami University Libraries

I am passionate about making and maker-centered learning for adults, both in informal environments and higher ed.

Friday June 25, 2021 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
White House Room in Gather

Library Maker Leaders