On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 2:15 AM, Ed Summers <ehs@pobox.com> wrote:
Hi Samuel,

On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 7:24 PM, Samuel Klein <meta.sj@gmail.com> wrote:
> We plan to define a LibraryLab, a standalone hackspace for people to
> work on digitization, annotation, collaborative publishing, and use of
> library and collection-making tools and tech for personal projects and
> research.
>
> A LibLab will be a space for librarians and other community members to
> learn about new tools, to develop personalized workspaces, and to run
> classes and workshops for others.  It will include physical tools such
> as cameras and scanners and computers, and software tools for
> research, classification, publication and remixing.
>
> We will develop a prototype lab in DC, colocated with a local
> university or tech incubator, with testing and feedback from public
> and university librarians in the area.

This sounds like a pretty ambitious venture, requiring a fair amount
of investment in space and hardware, etc. Do you have any ideas on
where that could come from. I'm definitely interested in the idea. So
please send more details when they become available!

I believe the getting of money is being handled with a partner institution. Should Samuel win the grant, we would receive custody of the money and be responsible for executing the plan. If I am not mistaken.
 

//Ed

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