Updating the Plan

 






The original plan can be found here.

My updated plan includes items that will aid in the functionality of my space. One easy, yet crucial change will be to bring in more individual seating. Because there is already a lot of furniture, I opted for portable floor cushions. They can be used throughout the library and stored when not in use. Purchasing a class set of clipboards will allow lessons to be taught in both teaching areas. 

Currently, storage is the biggest obstacle to starting a makerspace. Purchasing standardized bins that can easily be stored and stacked will help the library stay tidy and organized. Plus students can help with transporting the bins and putting them away. Our brand new 3D printer also needs a permanent home. Because there is no ideal shelf space, a cart with storage that will fit all the printer's accessories would be very handy.

Update: Thanks to Matthew's feedback, I made a few changes. I made my font a little bigger and sized up the photo that I am posting. I appreciated his comment about stackable chairs. My library has brand new tables, so I found something I thought would be a good match for them. 

Comments

  1. KappaBattaMay 16, 2023 at 9:29 PM

    Matthew commenting here...
    Sara - I like that you're building the most utilitarian space possible. We're all recognizing the need for malleable set-ups and environments. With all the mobile furniture we want, it might be a smart move to invest in a company that produces heavy-duty castors.

    A concern/question: Like me, are you starting to be wary of spending valuable "makerspace time" rearranging furniture, transporting storage bins, and all the clean-up? A second minor thing - and this is more about your blog's presentation - is that it's difficult to read the "Desired Role of the Library" because of the background colour and small font, so I'm unable to reflect on that aspect.
    Ideas: You've already established the difficulty of storing/stacking chairs. I even researched stackable chairs with castors and they start at $100 apiece. And that's for cheap chairs that might not hold up for a decade or more. Is it feasible to pair your floor cushions with small folding tables. You know, the type that are almost like tables used for breakfast-in-bed? Certainly you replace all tables with those and they don't combine for larger work spaces, but even a dozen might free up space that regular-sized tables and chair occupy? Just thinking here. I used to live in Japan and am used to working on the floor.

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