Abstract
Libraries of all types are expected to be places where knowledge and skills are acquired. This paper attempts to look at the implications and challenges of creating makerspace in school libraries in Nigeria. Makerspace creates avenue for students to identify their talents/skills, satisfy their curiosity, bring their imaginative ideas to life and emerge with quality products to show. The paper rests on the theory of constructionism propounded by Seymour Papert which stipulates that learning occurs in the students head. The paper also rests on the theory of participatory culture and learning which simply means that students come together in a social space, put their hands to work and come out with great products. The paper identified the implications and challenges of creating makerspace in school libraries in Nigeria and concluded that there is a need to have makerspace in school libraries in Nigeria as this will create route of networking among students.
Highlights
The role of school libraries and teacher/librarian is fast changing around the world
School librarians have the responsibility of liaising with other teachers to provide instruction, learning strategies, and practice in using the essential learning skills needed in the 21st century (American Association of School Librarians [AASL], 2007)
This study shows that there is a need to establish makerspace in school Libraries in Nigeria
Summary
The role of school libraries and teacher/librarian is fast changing around the world. Creating Makerspace in School Libraries in Nigeria BİLGİ DÜNYASI, 2019, 20 (2) 251-263 technologies and to explore ideas, learn technical skills and create new products while Preddy (2013) posited that a makerspace is a community destination where individuals such as students, staff, mentors and even parents. This creates an atmosphere where problems are solved, skills are developed and talents discovered. BİLGİ DÜNYASI, 2019, 20 (2) 251-263 Figure 1, what a school library makerspace looks like:
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