The Practice and Innovation of Maker Education Implemented in American Public Libraries

  • Xia Jing ,
  • Xu Chunman
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  • Department of Library Science, College of Sociology and History, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007

Received date: 2017-05-09

  Revised date: 2017-07-24

  Online published: 2017-09-20

Abstract

[Purpose/significance] The American Public Library is one of the earliest libraries to carry out make education. It is rich in practical experience of maker education, and its current situation is sorted out and summarized, which provides appropriate reference for the development of public library maker education.[Method/process] Through the research of the practice situation of the maker education implemented in the public libraries in the United State, the paper summarize the characteristics. And on this basis, it provides the suggestion on the maker education implemented in the public libraries in China.[Result/conclusion] It points out that the guidance documents of the maker education which is implemented in public libraries in China should be made to standardize the development of maker education. And the joint construction should be strengthened to promote the maker education from various perspectives. Vulnerable groups should be focused on to enhance the fairness of education. Meanwhile, the construction of diverse teaching staff should be made to enhance the quality of librarians. Special theme activities should be developed to promote reading extension. While the attention on human factors should be paid to reflect social care.

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Xia Jing , Xu Chunman . The Practice and Innovation of Maker Education Implemented in American Public Libraries[J]. Library and Information Service, 2017 , 61(18) : 42 -52 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2017.18.006

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