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2025 MLA Annual Conference - Mapping Makers: Providing a Path for Patron Progress in a Library Makerspace

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Continuing Education
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2025 Montana Library Association Annual Conference
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Saturday, March 29, 2025 8:30 AM
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Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:30 AM
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Makers are the heroes of their own stories, but how do you help them go from lost farm boy to jedi maker? With the hero's journey and some educational psychology, you can be the mentor to take them from zero to hero.

Ben Nielsen is the Head of Adult Programming and Outreach at the Bozeman Public Library, previously he was the Creative Labs Librarian. He has an MSLS with emphasis in public libraries from the University of Kentucky and a Masters in Instructional Design from BYU. Ben is the author of the Creative Communities in Libraries Field Guide. He is passionate about building creative skills in everyone and helping people come together in communities.

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Continuing Education Credit(s)

Continuing Education Credits

1.0 creditsLibrary Services to the Public
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Contacts

Vriesman, Kirk - Director (Montana Library Association)

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