The document discusses how makerspaces at the University of Edinburgh adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic. It outlines how the makerspace ensured continuity of services like 3D printing and equipment loans through measures like converting printers to a print farm and quarantining loaned items. It also discusses how the makerspace supported hybrid teaching by providing resources like 3D scanned sites and VR equipment loans. Additionally, the makerspace engaged with the community through online workshops, showcasing past work, and exploring creative technologies to maintain connections during distance periods.

1. Creating during
Covid –
Makerspaces
beyond physical
spaces

2. Kirsty Lingstadt
Head of Digital Library
Kirsty.Lingstadt@ed.ac.uk
@klingstadt
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Mike Boyd
uCreate Studio Manager
Mike.Boyd@ed.ac.uk
@educreatestudio

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THE MAKERSPACE
A Space dedicated to creating, making
and idea generating

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Wikimedia Commons

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skill
time

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skill
time

8. Makerspaces
in Libraries –
why?
• Libraries provide materials for
learning
• Across disciplines
• Content used to create new content
• Learning including skills and
attitude
• Mindset – collaboration,
experimentation and failure
• Library as research laboratory
• Open Science
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In 2015 In 2020
1. ComplexProblem Solving
2. Coordinating with Others
3. People Management
4. Critical Thinking
5. Negotiation
6. Quality Control
7. Service Orientation
8. Judgementand DecisionMaking
9. Active Listening
10. Creativity
1. Complex Problem Solving
2. CriticalThinking
3. Creativity
4. People Management
5. Coordinating with Others
6. Emotional Intelligence
7. Judgementand DecisionMaking
8. Service Orientation
9. Negotiation
10. Cognitive Flexibility
Key employable skills
Future of Jobs Report, World Economic Forum

10. “An education makerspace is
less of a classroom and more
of a motivational speech
without words
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Teacher Librarian: The Journal for SchoolLibrary Professionals, 2014​

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DEVELOPMENT
OF
MAKERSPACE
@Edinburgh

12. uCreate Studio
Makerspace @
Edinburgh
• Pilot project 2016/17
• Designed to test
concept
• Originally focus on new
technologies and skills
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uCreate Studio
Makerspace @
Edinburgh
• Development Project
2017/18
• Further development of
peer learning

14. uCreate Studio
Makerspace @
Edinburgh
• Part of library services
from 2019/20
• Support from all 3
Colleges
• Introductory
Makerspace
• Makerspace ecosystem
developing
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15. Equipment,
advice,
training and
support to
help you
make (almost)
anything
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Digital Manufacture3D Scanning
Virtual & Augmented Reality Electronics

16. Impact
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17. The Raspberry Pi GuyAugment Bionics EaRS Edinburgh
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Collecting Blow Samples Anatomy teaching toolsVR CFD Simulation

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20. 203D Printing Community Responds to Covid-19, Michael Petch, 3DPrintingIndustry.com

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23. 23United Kingdom Map by Bence Bezeredy from the Noun Project

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27. Service Continuity
Ensuring unique and critical services remain accessible
Community Engagement
Finding new ways to support our community
Hybrid Teaching
Using Makerspace tech to enhance courses
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29. Service Continuity
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30. Service
Continuity:
3D Printing
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1. Prepare 2. Upload 3. Monitor 4. Collect
Self service 3D printers repurposed as print
farm
Adjusted service follows self service approach
as far as possible

31. Service
Continuity:
Equipment
Loans
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All kit moved to loan stock where
possible
Quarantine in place between loans
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32. Service
Continuity:
Online
Support
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Platform agnostic
Experience built throughout summer in
range of tools
@

33. Hybrid Teaching
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34. Hybrid
Teaching:
Bureau
LIDAR
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uCS staff available to digitise sites on
request for teaching
LIDAR datasets are available Open Source
from Datashare

35. Hybrid
Teaching:
Interactive
Teaching
Tools
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Supported 3D Scanning and model prep
Staff facing guide available on VLE

36. Hybrid
Teaching:
Virtual
Reality
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Cardboard Headsets available to keep
Advanced headsets available for loan
Technical and project support offered

37. Community Engagement
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38. Community
Engagement:
Maker
Champions
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Student volunteers recruited from all 3
Colleges
Promote making, build networks,
highlight support, equipment, facilities,
events and other activities.

39. Community
Engagement:
Online
Workshops
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Free, small group, collaborative workshops
Discord server set up for sessions and post
workshop support

40. Community
Engagement:
Showcasing
Past Work
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Showcasing projects by makers from
across the University community.

41. Community
Engagement:
Creative Tech
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Exploring tools and technologies that
can help maintain communities at a
distance.

42. Reflections
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THANKS!
Any questions?
You can find us at Kirsty.Lingstadt@ed.ac.uk and
Mike.Boyd@ed.ac.uk