Our Team – TRU Library Makerspace (C7elelkstén’)

The Makerspace Team

To support users and keep furthering the access to technology Makerspace has a team that is passionate about making and teaching. Check out the bios for current and past team members below.

Staff

Franklin Sayre

Makerspace Librarian

Franklin Sayre is the Makerspace Librarian and Co-Chair of the Librarians’ Department at TRU and is responsible for overseeing the Makerspace, a job he primarily views as “Making Space” for students, staff, and faculty to experiment with ideas and technologies.

Before moving to Tk’emlúps (Kamloops) in 2019 Frankin was a health sciences librarian at the University of Minnesota (UMN) and the University of British Columbia (UBC). Franklin can often be found hiking, snowshoeing, and running in the forests, hills, and grasslands surrounding Kamloops.

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Olivia McDougall

Library Makerspace Technician

Olivia started working at TRU in the fall of 2021 and was very excited when she learned she would work in the Makerspace.

Having a fascination with technology she loves to learn new things and is happy she can create and experiment with equipment she never imagined she’d be using.

When not at work Olivia’s favourite place to be is at home spending time in her yard gardening and with her animals.

Valentine Bilton

Library Makerspace Technician

Valentine joined the Makerspace team in the fall of 2022 after relocating from Edmonton, AB.

They are an enthusiastic crafter and enjoy seeing how the technologies in the space can be applied to their projects.

When not at work they are usually busy crafting, playing D&D or out exploring nature.

Dayun Han

Library Makerspace Technician

Dayun joined the TRU library team in the fall of 2023, and she is excited to be a part of the Makerspace team.

She enjoys learning new technologies and sharing with others while working.

When she is not at work, she spends most of her time with her dog.

TRU Library Makerspace Ambassadors

Ambassadors to return Fall 2024!

Ammar Ali

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Ammar Ali, a first-year student and Makerspace Student Ambassador from Pakistan, is not your average student – he’s passionate about 3D printing. When he’s not navigating the world of supply chain management for his post baccalaureate diploma, Ammar can be found capturing moments through photography, diving into gaming adventures, and experimenting with videography. In his world, where supply chains and 3D prints collide, Ammar proves that combining innovation and fun is the key to a successful academic journey.