Wanted: Your Creativity

Why: We need a name for “potential” MakerSpace rooms at Metro, the first of which will be located in the new Bethany Library.

Background: A committee has been working on system guidelines for MakerSpaces, and one of the topics is what to name the space. The committee recommends using the same name for any MakerSpace areas that are developed in the future. The team agreed that we have a lot of staff members who are very creative, so we would like to hear your suggestions for naming the space!

What we need: A name that is marketable but also fits Metropolitan Library System, our mission, and our strategic direction.  We also believe that Goal 4 of the Strategic Plan is especially relevant to this new service: “MLS connects with customers on a meaningful level—adding value to each customer interaction and strengthening connections with the communities and people we serve.”

As samples to get you started, here are a few names that we’ve seen at other libraries and schools:

• Innovation Lab                                 
• FabLab                                 
• WeCreate Center
• IdeaLab                                               
• Creators’ Corner

How do you give your input?

We are opening up a survey form that will allow you to submit ten ideas for names.  You can add your name or submit anonymously.  This process will be open through Friday, April 20th.

At the end of the two weeks, the MakerSpace committee (working with Kim Terry) will go through the names and select the top ten names that we think fit Metropolitan Library System, our mission, and our strategic direction.

Once the Top Ten have been selected, another survey will be launched to allow staff to vote for the Top Three. The MakerSpace Committee will work in conjunction with the Leadership Team to choose the final name from the Top Three staff choices.

So, let your creativity flow and submit your ideas for a name for our new MakerSpace!  Click here [1] to submit your choices.