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The Hackspace Library consists of books donated or long-term loaned by members, focusing primarily on making, hacking, and reusing.
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The Hackspace Library consists of books donated or long-term loaned by members. We have collected some good books (and some that should probably go in recycling). The focus is primarily on making, hacking, reusing and [[Wikipedia:Terry Pratchett|Terry Pratchett]].


It is located in the comfy area, creating a dividing wall between the studio and the comfy area.
It is located in the [[Comfy Area]], creating a dividing wall between the [[Studio]] and the Comfy Area.


=== Catalogue ===
== Catalogue ==


[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnIFUw_zLX4XdDZoQmVuTWY1VUFWRjhPcmxCSk9FQ1E#gid=0 Current Library Catalogue]
* [https://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=NottinghamHackspace&collection=-1&shelf=list Current Library Catalogue (all books)]


The Catalogue is a work in progress and edited by [[User:Kate Kate]].
The Catalogue is a work in progress and edited by [[User:Kate|Kate]].


==== Catalogue Categories ====
=== Catalogue Categories ===


The Catalogue is currently divided into 10 categories:
The catalogue is organised according to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Decimal_Classification Dewey Decimal Classification].  See the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dewey_Decimal_classes list of Dewey Decimal classes] for the order.


* '''Business''' - For books on running a business, management, employment, etc.
== Borrowing Books ==
* '''Computing''' - For books on computers, computing languages, robotics, etc.
* '''Craft''' - For books on textiles, papercraft, etc.
* '''DIY''' - For books on woodworking, making things, repairing things, etc.
* '''Electronics''' - For books on electronics and electrics
* '''Fiction''' - For any fiction
* '''Learnings''' - For any books on passing tests, studying a subject, etc.
* '''Nerd Culture''' - A catch-all for any books that have topics that are popular in hackspace life, including pop culture, open source, and hacking
* '''Photography''' - Books on photography
* '''Science''' - Books on science


These categories are mutable and may be removed or appended at any time.
Books can be borrowed if they are not Long Term Loans. The process is being developed.


=== Borrowing Books ===
== Giving Books ==
[[File:Bookshelf.jpg|thumb|200px|Close up of some of the books available to borrow circa 2012.]]
Donations are always gratefully accepted. 


Books can be borrowed when needed.  A system is being organised for borrowing, but it will be fairly simple and not requiring more than noting that a book exists, but it is out with a member.
All donations should go initially onto the "New Book Depository" shelf, so that they can be recorded into the system.  Once they're in the catalogue, they will be moved to the appropriate shelf.


=== Giving Books ===
=== Long-Term Loans ===


Donations are always gratefully accepted.  A system is currently being put into place so that books can be donated and then categorised accurately and quickly.
Long-term loans of books are appreciated.  Currently, please place a post-it note in the front of the book with your name.  This will then be picked up by Kate, and added to the catalogue notes.


When donating books, please do not place them amidst the current library without notifying [[User:Kate]].  This ensures they will be categorised!
=== Hackable Books ===
 
==== Long-Term Loans ====
 
Long-term loans of books are appreciated.  A system is currently being put into place for loaned books are marked as such, to ensure a minimum of damage or loss.
 
Currently, the best option is to place a post-it note in the front of the book with your name.  This will then be picked up by Kate, and added to the catalogue notes.
 
==== Hackable Books ====


There will (and should) be books in the library that can be converted into other uses.
There will (and should) be books in the library that can be converted into other uses.
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If hacking a book, please take photos of your work, so that we can show off the awesome work you do.
If hacking a book, please take photos of your work, so that we can show off the awesome work you do.


=== NottingNook ===
=== Items Respectfully Declined ===
 
We do not have the capacity to catalogue and organise the following items:
 
* Magazines (except for ''Make'' magazine)
* Print-outs and photocopies
* Newspaper clippings
* Catalogues
 
If you want to have these in a place where other members can read them, please consider leaving them on the coffee tables in the comfy area, in the kitchen, or in the blue room.


The Hackspace also has a Nook Simple E-Reader, named NottingNook.
== NottingNook ==
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The Hackspace also has a Nook Simple E-Reader, named NottingNook.  It is located in the abridged ''Last Of The Mohicans'' book with the black elastic on it.


NottingNook will host a wide range of out-of-copyright fiction and non-fiction, including many books on making.
NottingNook will host a wide range of out-of-copyright fiction and non-fiction, including many books on making.
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We ask that NottingNook does not leave the space.
We ask that NottingNook does not leave the space.


[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
[[Category:Theory]]
[[Category:Skills and learning]]
[[Category:Featured]]

Latest revision as of 08:54, 18 August 2022

Hackspace Library
Intended Use Browsing, Borrowing & Reading books
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The Hackspace Library consists of books donated or long-term loaned by members. We have collected some good books (and some that should probably go in recycling). The focus is primarily on making, hacking, reusing and Terry Pratchett.

It is located in the Comfy Area, creating a dividing wall between the Studio and the Comfy Area.

Catalogue

The Catalogue is a work in progress and edited by Kate.

Catalogue Categories

The catalogue is organised according to the Dewey Decimal Classification. See the list of Dewey Decimal classes for the order.

Borrowing Books

Books can be borrowed if they are not Long Term Loans. The process is being developed.

Giving Books

Close up of some of the books available to borrow circa 2012.

Donations are always gratefully accepted.

All donations should go initially onto the "New Book Depository" shelf, so that they can be recorded into the system. Once they're in the catalogue, they will be moved to the appropriate shelf.

Long-Term Loans

Long-term loans of books are appreciated. Currently, please place a post-it note in the front of the book with your name. This will then be picked up by Kate, and added to the catalogue notes.

Hackable Books

There will (and should) be books in the library that can be converted into other uses.

These books will be marked in the catalogue as "Hackable" and will have a post-it note inside stating so.

If donating books that can be hacked, please place a post-it note in the front of the book with "Hackable" on it.

If hacking a book, please take photos of your work, so that we can show off the awesome work you do.

Items Respectfully Declined

We do not have the capacity to catalogue and organise the following items:

  • Magazines (except for Make magazine)
  • Print-outs and photocopies
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Catalogues

If you want to have these in a place where other members can read them, please consider leaving them on the coffee tables in the comfy area, in the kitchen, or in the blue room.

NottingNook

 Please improve this page by adding a photo. Click to upload an image, help with using images can be found here. The talk page may contain suggestions about suitable images.

The Hackspace also has a Nook Simple E-Reader, named NottingNook. It is located in the abridged Last Of The Mohicans book with the black elastic on it.

NottingNook will host a wide range of out-of-copyright fiction and non-fiction, including many books on making.

The list of books on NottingNook is being created and will be on this site shortly.

We ask that NottingNook does not leave the space.

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