Session Description:
Academic librarians have developed a curriculum that leverages students interest in makerspace equipment such as 3D printers, CNC machines, and sewing machines to teach them information literacy skills. The typical student who uses a makerspace doesnt receive the traditional information literacy instruction in their coursework. By correlating the Framework for Information Literacy with makerspace equipment training, librarians created a rewarding process where peer instructors teach essential information literacy skills to any student. This presentation will highlight how anyone can infuse information literacy concepts into makerspace equipment instruction and will provide attendees with the tools needed to get started.
