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 "The Role of Public Libraries in Developing Makerspaces " Webinar

Online
15/02/2023
15/02/2023

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Webinar Objectives​

  • Explore the growth of makerspaces within Public Libraries.
  • Focus on the environment, furnishing space, use of digital technology.
  • How to setup makerspaces and the design of facilities as well as evaluation.​

Webinar​ Speaker​

Ayub Khan MBE

  • Head of Libraries and Cultural Services for Warwickshire County Council, in the United Kingdom.
  • He was also Principal Project Officer for Library of Birmingham, the largest library and culture hub in Europe.
  • President of Libraries Connected (formerly Society of Chief Librarians) and he is past President of CILIP, the UK’s library and information association.  
  • Director of Designing Libraries a key resource tool for architects and libraries 
  • A Governing Board Member of IFLA and a past Member of the Library Buildings Committee. 
  • A member of the British Library's Public Lending Rights committee.  
  • He is the author of a number of guidelines on Library Buildings, including the book 'Better by Design' (published by Facet Publishing).
  • Ayub was awarded an MBE by the Queen for his services to libraries. (2013)