re: similar projects around the world, check:

Kista Idea Lab, Stockholm http://kistaidealab.se/
The innovation group at DOK, Delft http://www.dok.info/
Pretty much everything going on in Aarhus DK http://www.aakb.dk/

I have contacts at these places if there is anyone we wish to speak to more about their programs and experiences.

N

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Samuel Klein <meta.sj@gmail.com> wrote:
Update posted to Meta: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/LibLabs

We're still largely looking for abstract use cases, similar projects
around the world, groups that would use a space in DC, and volunteers
to staff the DCPL lab while others use it.

Nate and I talked to the founders of "The Uni Project" which is
implementing what could be considered a two- or three-module liblab
(mainly for group reading, reconfigurable space, and workshops) in NYC
and Boston.  Lots of good overlap there; once we've nailed down an
elevator pitch next month they might sign on as a partner.
 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/uni/the-uni-a-portable-open-air-reading-room-for-publi

[Cross-posting to the wm-dc for information only; please continue
discussion on the liblabs list!]

Sam.



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