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ital-9825	Davis, Ann Marie Lynn	Current Trends and Goals in the Development of Makerspaces at New England College and Research Libraries	2018-06-18	24	.pdf	application/pdf	8360	442	52	The body of literature on library makerspaces is brief, descriptive, and often didactic. Born of a global community movement, makerspaces bring the do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to communities of tinkerers using technologies including 3D printers, robotics, metal- and woodworking, and arts and crafts.1 Building on this philosophy of shared discovery, public libraries have been creating free programs and open makerspaces since 2011.2 Given their potential for community engagement, college and research libraries (CRLs) have also been joining the movement in growing numbers.3 In recent years, makerspaces in CRLs have generated positive press in popular and academic journals.	cache/ital-9825.pdf	txt/ital-9825.txt