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Hi, Everyone,
Thank you to all who have contributed to the Catalyzing Teen Entrepreneurship through Makerspaces survey that my colleague Andrea Levandowski, Library Consultant, Small Business Development & Technology, and I are working on.
We currently have over 100 responses but we are hoping to have every NJ public library perspective represented! Even libraries that don’t have makerspaces. Please fill out the survey to add your library to the understanding of what works and what is needed to engage 13-24-year-olds in opportunities for making, creating, and innovation. The deadline has been extended to Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.
We know makerspaces are created for people of all ages, but for the purpose of this study, we’re focusing only on teens and new adults.
Thank you in advance!
~ Sharon
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Please add your library to the scan of maker activities and makerspaces in New Jersey public libraries!
What is this survey? The purpose is to document making and makerspaces in public libraries and how libraries play a role in supporting teens (ages 13 – 18) and new adults (up to age 24) as innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, and problem solvers with real world impact. The survey is designed to learn from public library staff about what is valuable and what is needed.
Why is it being conducted? NJ State Library will use what is learned to develop professional learning opportunities for NJ public library staff, including best practices in utilizing makerspaces and supporting teen innovation and community impact.
How might this impact me?
Who should participate?
How can I participate? Please fill out this brief survey. It should take no more than 10 minutes.
Who is collecting the data? Caitlin Martin is an external consultant conducting the statewide scan. The survey is the first step, followed by qualitative conversations with front line staff.
If you have any questions or would like to talk more about this, please contact Caitlin directly, at ...@gmail.com" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">ckma...@gmail.com.
Thank you!
All the best,
Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)
Youth Services Specialist
Library Development Bureau
New Jersey State Library
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