Abstract:

This paper selected 18 representative Makerspace in American academic libraries. Based on the survey by email and library websites, this paper summarized the advanced experience of them. After indepth analysis for Makerspace in American academic libraries, we get some inspirations: Makerspace in university library must take cultivating the innovative spirit as the goal, combined with the actual situation of university library according to standardization process. In the capital and staff construction level, it need to adopt diversified financing ways and build professional team. In the management level, it need to set standard for Makerspace in university library. In the practice level, it need to design good physical environment, configure advanced equipment, and conduct technical training for Makerspace in university library.

Keywords: University library, Maker movement, Makerspace