Bibliotecas escolares do século XXI: implementando makerspaces

Abstract

Incorporating the Maker Movement allows the students atschool librariesto go through hands-on experiences, learning autonomously. This research aimsto define the necessary resources for the implementation of makerspaces in school libraries.Innovation in teaching and learning processes and the use of technologies arediscussed to achieve the proposed goal. The research also definesthe origin, definitions, and derivations of makerspaces. It also mapsthe school libraries which implemented these spaces around the world. This makesit possible to explain the planning and financing process by listing the hardware, consumables, and makerspace materials used in the studied schools. This research is exploratory, bibliographic, and has a qualitative approach. It concludes that it is necessary to develop and implement the maker culture at school, even before the makerspace is implemented. It also shows that librarians, who encourage access to information, can actively participate in its development and implementation. Financing can be considered the most arduous barrier to overcome when implementing a makerspace. Even so, this should not be used as areasonfor not innovating.