Abstract
Station North Tool Library is first and foremost a space that provides low-cost access to tools and information to residents in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District of Baltimore, Maryland. Unique in the fact that the tool library has a maker-type workshop space and offers classes and open times for members to make and create. With a staff of four full-time employees and a total square footage of 2,000 ft2 (186 m2), the space is not large but has a strong presence in the community and a membership that numbers around 2,300 individuals. Membership is based on a sliding scale at $1 per $1000 of income. Learning communities are supported in the space through inclusivity of all members and a management flat-structure where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. This chapter explores the Station North Tool Library.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Research Anthology on Makerspaces and 3D Printing in Education |
| Publisher | IGI Global |
| Pages | 439-452 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781668462966 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781668462959 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 6 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Computer Science(all)