SPLAT Wants You!
The Special Projects Library Action Team (SPLAT), sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL), has several openings to fill at the end of 2017. ICfL is currently soliciting applications [...]
13 10, 2017
24 03, 2017
Easy graphic design
I've been making signs for library programs and events for quite awhile now. I've both created and witnessed very bad graphic designs. Some of my early designs were done in Office [...]
14 01, 2017
Virtual Reality going mainstream
VR headsets, like the ViewMaster headset which has been so popular in the SPLAT idea labs, have hit the mass market. Dozens of new headsets are available online and in [...]
23 12, 2016
Turning Individuals into Leaders
As I brainstormed different topics for my blog post today, I had a hard time landing on something. I first thought about doing something Christmas and holiday related. But, I [...]
2 12, 2016
SPLAT well represented at Internet Librarian 2016
It was a great Internet Librarian Conference for SPLAT representation this year! A total of four current and former SPLAT members were in attendance and gave presentations. Deana Brown and [...]
29 11, 2016
Bloxels and Other Ways to Create Video Games
https://vimeo.com/166813793 Floors Recently, I hosted a Classic Video Game Extravaganza for our middle and high school students (we spent the majority of our time on Free80sArcade, Atari, and TankTrouble). While looking [...]
24 10, 2016
Wearable Electronics
One of the best ways to show off LED projects is wearable accessories. In the maker lab we used LED lights, button batteries and electrical wire or copper tape to [...]
24 10, 2016
Space is a Premium: How will we use it effectively?
http://makezine.com/2011/03/10/is-it-time-to-rebuild-retool-public-libraries-and-make-techshops/
14 10, 2016
Three things I learned from my Library Maker Space
Having the resources to begin my maker space, and the belief in how it could change lives both in place, I jumped forward with no hesitation. Nothing could stop me. [...]
3 10, 2016
Can’t wait to see you at ILA!
Are you heading to the ILA Annual Conference in Idaho Falls? We'd love to see you at one of the many presentations by current SPLAT leaders! THURSDAY 10-11am BoiseCodes: A [...]