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Research, Reports, and Evaluation

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“Research, Reports, and Evaluation” contains a curated set of articles, papers, and reports related to research and evaluation in maker education. As a relatively young area, the field is still growing and evolving in its research, and this category includes key pieces that we feel are critical to understanding its past, present, and future. The category is not comprehensive though, and it will continue to be updated and evolve as the work continues.

This category was developed as part of a 2019 grant, generously funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, that also supported our National Forum and writing of our associated white paper entitled “Opportunities and Vignettes for Library Makerspaces”. To that end, a portion of the resources included below have a specific lens on libraries; library-oriented resources are identified with a pink background, while all others have a blue background.

Because many research publications are often found behind journal paywalls, we sought to identify key articles that are freely accessible and available. We do include a few books, which are not available via download. This category is focused on research and evaluation, so some common publications that are more oriented towards maker activities are not included.

The resources are listed by title in alphabetical order, as a default. When hovering over each box, the full citation will appear to provide additional details. Additionally, after clicking the box, an abstract (directly from the article) or summary will accompany the link to the resource.

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  • An assessment matrix for library makerspaces
    Cun, A., Abramovich, S., & Smith, J. (2019). An assessment matrix for library makerspaces. Library & Information Science Research, 41(1), 39-47.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Beyond Rubrics: Moving towards embedded assessment in maker education
    MIT Playful Journey Lab and Maker Ed (2019). Beyond Rubrics: Moving towards embedded assessment in maker education.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Competencies for information professionals in learning labs and makerspaces
    Koh, K., & Abbas, J. (2015). Competencies for information professionals in learning labs and makerspaces. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 56(2), 114-129.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • Connected libraries: Surveying the current landscape and charting a path to the future
    Hoffman, K. M., Subramaniam, M., Kawas, S., Scaff, L., & Davis, K. (2016). Connected libraries: Surveying the current landscape and charting a path to the future. College Park, MD; Seattle, WA: The ConnectedLib Project.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Equity in STEM-rich Making: Pedagogies and designs
    Ryoo, J. J., & Calabrese Barton, A. (2018). Equity in STEM-rich Making: Pedagogies and designs. Equity & Excellence in Education, 51(1), 3-6.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Learning and Teaching in Library Makerspaces: A Literature Review on Making Literacies
    Andrews, C. A. (2017). Learning and Teaching in Library Makerspaces: A Literature Review on Making Literacies. In ISAM 2017 Paper No. 109. Cleveland, OH: Case Western Reserve University.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Learning labs in libraries and museums: Transformative spaces for teens
    Institute of Museum and Library Services. (2014). Learning labs in libraries and museums: Transformative spaces for teens.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • Learning practices of making: developing a framework for design
    Wardrip, P. S., & Brahms, L. (2015, June). Learning practices of making: developing a framework for design. In Proceedings of IDC '15, (pp.375-378). New York, NY: ACM.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Libraries Are Not Neutral -- Opinion
    Eckert, C. (2016, August). Libraries Are Not Neutral -- Opinion. School Library Journal. 
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Makeology: Makers as Learners (Volume 2)
    Peppler, K., Halverson, E., & Kafai, Y. B. (2016). Makeology: Makers as Learners (Volume 2). New York, NY: Routledge.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Makeology: Makerspaces as learning environments (Volume 1)
    Peppler, K., Halverson, E., & Kafai, Y. B. (2016). Makeology: Makerspaces as learning environments (Volume 1). New York, NY: Routledge.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Maker Movement Grows in K-12, with Librarians Leading the Way, Finds SLJ Survey
    Jacobson, L. (2017, Sept 9). Maker Movement Grows in K-12, with Librarians Leading the Way, Finds SLJ Survey. School Library Journal.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Maker-centered learning: Empowering young people to shape their worlds
    Clapp, E. P., Ross, J., Ryan, J. O., & Tishman, S. (2016). Maker-centered learning: Empowering young people to shape their worlds. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Makerspaces and boundary work: the role of librarians as educators in public library makerspaces
    Williams, R.D. & Willett, R. (2017). Makerspaces and boundary work: the role of librarians as educators in public library makerspaces. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 51(3).
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • MakerSpaces in Libraries
    Urban Library Council. (2019). MakerSpaces in Libraries.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • Making Sense: Can Makerspaces Work in Academic Libraries?
    Burke, J. (2015). Making Sense: Can Makerspaces Work in Academic Libraries? In ACRL 2015 Proceedings (pp.497-504). Portland, OR: American Library Association.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Making through the lens of culture and power: Toward transformative visions for educational equity
    Vossoughi, S., Hooper, P. K., & Escudé, M. (2016). Making through the lens of culture and power: Toward transformative visions for educational equity. Harvard Educational Review, 86(2), 206-232.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • Making, Makers, and Makerspaces: A Discourse Analysis of Professional Journal Articles and Blog Posts about Makerspaces in Public Libraries
    Willett, R. (2016). Making, Makers, and Makerspaces: A Discourse Analysis of Professional Journal Articles and Blog Posts about Makerspaces in Public Libraries. The Library Quarterly, 86(3), 313-329
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Open Portfolio Project
    Indiana University's Creativity Labs and Maker Ed (2018). Open Portfolio Project. 
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Opportunities and Vignettes for Library Makerspaces
    Chang, S., Penney, L., Wardrip, P., Anderson, A., Craddock, I., Martin, C.K., Millerjohn, R., & Stone, N. (2019). Opportunities and Vignettes for Library Makerspaces. 
    Did this spark a bright idea?
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  • Reclaiming Digital Futures: Lessons to Help Youth Thrive Through Informal Learning with Technology
    Santo, R., Ahn, J. and Sarmiento, J. (2019). Reclaiming Digital Futures: Lessons to Help Youth Thrive Through Informal Learning with Technology. University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Spotlight on Maker Education
    Spotlight on Maker Education. (2017). Education Week. 
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • Supporting Interactive Youth Maker Programs in Public and School Libraries: Design Hypotheses and First Implementations
    Lee, V.R., Lewis, W., Searle, K.A.,Recker, M., Hansen, J., & Phillips, A.L. (2017, June). Supporting Interactive Youth Maker Programs in Public and School Libraries: Design Hypotheses and First Implementations. In P. Blikstein & D. Abrahamson (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Interaction Design for Children, (pp.310-315). New York, NY: ACM. 
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • The ConnectedLib Toolkit: helping librarians use digital media to make learning connections with youth
    The ConnectedLib Toolkit. (2019). The ConnectedLib Project.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • The Maker Movement in Education
    Halverson, E. R., & Sheridan, K. M. (2014). The Maker Movement in Education. Harvard Educational Review, 84(4), 495-504.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    2
  • The National Science Foundation and making
    National Science Foundation (NSF). (2017). The National Science Foundation and making.
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1
  • The promise and the promises of Making in science education
    Bevan, B. (2017). The promise and the promises of Making in science education. Studies in Science Education, 53(1), 75-103. 
    Did this spark a bright idea?
  • The Promise of the Maker Movement for Education
    Martin, L. (2015). The Promise of the Maker Movement for Education. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 5(1), 30-39. 
    Did this spark a bright idea?
    1

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