We recently got a king size Addi circular knitting machine in the Makerspace, and inspired by Making Research Tactile: Critical Making and Data Physicalization in Digital Humanities I decided to make a scarf that would…
Welcome back! It’s so nice to have everyone back on campus! It’s our 3rd year (already!) of making and learning in the TRU Library Makerspace, and whether you’ve used the Makerspace before or are new…
On Wednesday, our team presented at the 2024 WILU (Workshop for Instruction in Library Use) conference in Vancouver, sharing our efforts to develop, assess, and maintain a culture of change at the TRU Library Makerspace….
Weyt-kp! / Hello! It’s been a little over two years since we opened in March 2022, and it really feels like we’ve found our identity and purpose. While we’ve still been bustling with activity this…
The TRU Library Makerspace is seeking four passionate and creative individuals to join our team as Student Makerspace Ambassadors for September to December 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to fostering an inclusive,…
Over the past year, Makerspace has been implementing several sustainability projects with the support of a TRU Sustainability Grant. We’ve built a Tool Library that provides access to household, bicycle, and gardening tools to foster…
We’re excited to launch our Community Fabric Stash with a call for donations! What’s a Community Fabric Stash you ask? The Community Fabric Stash is a new initiative by Makerspace that is part of our Sustainability…
We’re both excited and a little sad to announce that Sarah Porter is moving on from her role in the Makerspace to take on a new position in the Libraries as the Public Services Coordinator….
The Makerspace Sustainability Incubator Grant is almost complete! In the last year we’ve developed a tool library, are preparing to launch our donation-based Community Fabric Stash, and are mostly ready to start hosting events by…
Makerspace is looking for 2 new Student Makerspace Ambassadors for January to April 2024! Ambassadors support the Makerspace by providing orientations, tours, and helping users get started and troubleshoot issues. Knowledge of Makerspace technologies isn’t required but enthusiasm about supporting hands-on learning and experimentation is a must!
