LibLabs/Pods
This is a set of pods for use with a Library Lab. Each should be expanded to include implementation guidelines for making it effective, and design guidelines for getting the necessary materials. Each should list a minimal, normal, and great version of any hardware/furniture, as well as other major variations in use in different labs.
A separate section will describe layouts of a minimal, normal, and great lab, demonstrating possible combinations of pods into particular labs.
Please update with images and links to blueprints and specs for possible gear.
GeneraleditHanging out (space)editLounge furniture, comfortable space Workshops (space)editReconfigurable Projection / connectors / sound Sound baffling? Uses: run intro workshops, show multimedia, large-group collaboration writing/whiteboard (space)editEasels, whiteboards, glass walls & dryerase crayons Req's open space to pace and work in a group
Activity centerseditScanningeditSimple flatbedS. Camera. Computer Audio recording (booth)editMics & mixers, playback, headsets Video recording (booth)editPhotobooth
Playback: projection? translucent wall? Book bindingeditWorkshop/bench
Cleanup tools PrintingeditSpeedy copiers/printers. (only B/W high-speed, to avoid overuse?) Plotter (for printing on var. media) Espresso machine (option)
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Software activitiesedit(many interchangeable stations) multimedia workedit---> connected to recording booths curation, collection management, publicationedit---> next step after digitization and uploading naming, classification, organizationedit---> connected to scan and digitzation centers script and database developmenteditSet up as a software development testbed. backups and file storageeditA complement to existing library systems - for local backup and storage of any materials generated in the Lab. A station for making and managing backups, and a service to the rest of the lab. digital designeditsketchup. cad/cam. see HacDC digital design classes
OverheadeditWelcoming, accesseditOversight of small common needs: usb keys?
Gear checkouteditHardware: laptop/tablet/reader/recorder, gps/camera checkout
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Notes
editSteelcase makes some good furniture for multiple people to collaborate on single screens.
The demo space is surrounded by glass walls that could be used to write on