June 2023

Makerspaces in New Zealand Libraries

Makerspaces have emerged as dynamic environments within libraries, responding to the opportunities presented by new technologies and serving as vital platforms for fostering digital literacy in our communities. In this article, we explore two makerspaces: Auaha Makerspace at Hamilton Libraries Te Ohomauri o Kirikiriroa and Palmerston North City Libraries Blueprint Makerspace.  Makerspaces in libraries ​

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Computer literacy for Kiwis with dementia mate wareware – a first of its kind

A collaborative project between the Dementia Learning Centre (DLC) and Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, with funding from Internet NZ, is proving successful in assisting people with dementia mate wareware to become more technologically literate. This article was originally published by Alzheimers New Zealand in April 2023. In a first for Aotearoa New Zealand, DLC Director Dr

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