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.

General Hanging out (space) Lounge furniture, comfortable space Workshops (space) Reconfigurable Projection / connectors / sound Sound baffling? Uses: run intro workshops, show multimedia, large-group collaboration writing/whiteboard (space) Easels, whiteboards, glass walls & dryerase crayons Req's open space to pace and work in a group Activity centers Scanning Simple flatbedS. Camera. Computer Audio recording (booth) Mics & mixers, playback, headsets Video recording (booth) Photobooth Camera(s), tripods Greenscreen, backgrounds Playback: projection? translucent wall? Book binding Workshop/bench Analog tools: presses, cutters Papers, bindings Cleanup tools Printing Speedy copiers/printers. (only B/W high-speed, to avoid overuse?) Plotter (for printing on var. media) Espresso machine (option)

Software activities (many interchangeable stations) multimedia work ---> connected to recording booths curation, collection management, publication ---> next step after digitization and uploading naming, classification, organization ---> connected to scan and digitzation centers script and database development Set up as a software development testbed. backups and file storage A 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 design sketchup. cad/cam. see HacDC digital design classes Overhead Welcoming, access Oversight of small common needs: usb keys? Direct people to first steps/pods Gear checkout Hardware: laptop/tablet/reader/recorder, gps/camera checkout Laptop plugins: webcams, displays, &c. Connectors Disposables (usb keys, dvds) Coordinate with existing library carts

Notes

Steelcase 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