Could we put together a LL review board for our designs, with someone from each of these groups? To give us fast feedback over the course of the summer. An easier and more targeted request than looking for people who have space and want to implement something new.
SJ
On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Nate Hill nathanielhill@gmail.com wrote:
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 Mta: 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-...
[Cross-posting to the wm-dc for information only; please continue discussion on the liblabs list!]
Sam.
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