Winter 2024 Makerspace Librarian’s Report
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…
Makerspace Sustainability Grant Final Report
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…
Artwork added to Makerspace!
The TRU Library Makerspace is happy to share that we’ve added some new life into our space by adding four artwork pieces from the TRU Permanent Collection to our walls alongside our very own #TRUMakes…
Seeking Donations to the Community Fabric Stash!
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…
Sarah Porter Moving to a New Position!
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….
Sustainability Grant Update: Tool Library Launches! Community Fabric Stash Coming Soon!
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…
Summer and Fall 2023 Makerspace Librarian’s Report
The summer and fall semester went by so fast! A lot has happened since my last report in May, 2023, which can be viewed here: Winter 2023 TRU Library Makerspace Librarian’s Report – TRU Library…
Student Job Posting for Podcasting Research Assistant!
The following is a job posting for a research assistant from Dr. Manu Sharma, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work. Please apply to Dr. Sharma directly using the information at the…
New 3D Printing Rules and Guidelines
Since we opened almost 2 years ago we’ve learned a lot about 3D printing. We’ve helped hundreds of students, faculty, and staff learn to 3D print, and our printers have run for around 10,000. Now…
Makerspace Team Grows!
Makerspace is happy to announce that our team has grown! We are also excited to welcome back our Student Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 school year, including some new faces. Head to Our Team to learn…