The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the opportunities and desired outcomes of makerspaces in libraries from young people’s perspectives. A total of 21 young people at two library makerspaces were recruited. Data collection methods included field observations, individual interviews, photovoice, and focus groups. Findings showed that young people were driven to participate in makerspace activities for the opportunities to make, to learn, to hang out, and to engage in personal interests. Through makerspace participation, desired outcomes included producing tangible objects, developing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) knowledge, gaining real-life skills, preparing for careers, having fun, working in teams, developing friendships, and generating new interests. This study provides a youth-centered understanding of makerspace participation. Practical implications for information professionals working in library makerspaces are included.

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创客空间的机会和期望的结果：年轻人的声音

这项定性研究的目的是从年轻人的角度了解图书馆中创客空间的机会和预期成果。在两个图书馆创客空间共招募了21位年轻人。数据收集方法包括实地观察，个人访谈，摄影声音和焦点小组。调查结果显示，年轻人被迫参加创客空间活动，以获得创造，学习，闲逛和参与个人兴趣的机会。通过makerspace参与，期望的结果包括产生有形的物体，发展STEM（科学，技术，工程和数学）知识，获得现实生活的技能，为职业做准备，娱乐，在团队中工作，发展友谊以及产生新的兴趣。这项研究提供了以青年为中心的对创客空间参与的理解。包括对在图书馆创客空间工作的信息专业人员的实际影响。