GoLM drives the expansion and support of library Makerspaces through mutual aid and shared resources.
Every library makerspace sustained by a permanent, professionalized network of practitioners.
The Guild of Library Makers
Making Communities
Our Mission
GoLM drives the expansion and support of library Makerspaces through mutual aid. We are professionalizing our discipline through the development of shared, sustainable infrastructure and resources.
Our Vision
“A future where every library makerspace is sustained by a permanent, professionalized network of collective knowledge, shared resources, and mutual support.”
About GoLM
The Guild of Library Makers — who we are and why we exist
GoLM drives the expansion and support of library Makerspaces through mutual aid. We are professionalizing our discipline through the development of shared, sustainable infrastructure and resources.
“A future where every library makerspace is sustained by a permanent, professionalized network of collective knowledge, shared resources, and mutual support.”
We prioritize systems, documentation, and shared practices that outlast any single individual’s tenure.
We share our documentation, templates, and failures freely within the Guild.
We focus on technology and programming that is realistic, maintainable, and affordable within the library context.
We transform individual troubleshooting into collective wisdom through active peer support.
We are a community built on access. We actively stand against barriers that exclude makerspace staff at any experience level.
A peer support community for everyday problem solving and connection.
- Peer support and quick answers
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Program ideas and inspiration
- Guild announcements and events
A shared knowledge base built by and for library Makerspace professionals.
- Equipment SOPs with step-by-step guides
- Software walkthroughs
- Policy and program templates
- Publicly viewable — members can edit
Our Wiki
The Guild’s institutional memory — built by practitioners, for practitioners
Our wiki is where the Guild’s collective knowledge lives. Every SOP, every policy template, every hard-won troubleshooting tip gets documented here so it outlasts any one person’s tenure — and so the next person doesn’t have to start from scratch.
The wiki is publicly viewable by anyone. It runs on Miraheze, a community-hosted MediaWiki platform. We welcome contributions from community members who want to share their knowledge and experience.
Step-by-step operating procedures for makerspace hardware and software — laser engravers, 3D printers, button machines, xTool Creative Studio, and more.
Program frameworks, equipment waivers, and operational standards ready to adapt for your library.
Anyone can browse the wiki freely. It’s a living resource that grows as the community contributes knowledge and experience.
Built from the real experiences of library makerspace practitioners — practical, tested, and written for people doing this work.
Want to contribute? Join our Discord or email us at guildoflibrarymakers@gmail.com and we’ll get you involved.
Join Discord →Our Discord
Where the Guild community lives day to day
Our Discord server is the beating heart of GoLM. It’s where practitioners ask questions, share projects, troubleshoot equipment, swap program ideas, and build the kinds of relationships that make this field feel less lonely.
This is also the primary way to become an active member of the Guild. There’s no formal sign-up — just show up, introduce yourself, and start contributing. We’re a welcoming community and we can’t wait to meet you.
No question is too basic. Whether you’re starting from zero or running a mature program, there’s someone here who’s been there.
Troubleshoot your laser engraver, 3D printer, or button machine with people who run the same gear.
Share what’s working, what isn’t, and the lessons you wish you’d had earlier in your career.
Stay in the loop on GoLMCon, the wiki, the dataset project, and everything else the Guild is building.
Prefer email first? Reach us at guildoflibrarymakers@gmail.com and we’ll welcome you from there.
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Library Makerspaces in Michigan
Social Media
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Guild Members
The practitioners building library makerspaces across Michigan and beyond
Board of Directors
Our board provides strategic direction and governance for the Guild.
Founders
The people who started the conversation and built the foundation of GoLM.
Active Members
Practitioners who actively contribute to the Guild — shaping our wiki, attending events, and building the field.
GoLMCon 2026
The Guild of Library Makers — Second Annual Conference
GoLMCon is our annual gathering for library makerspace professionals — a day of peer learning, honest conversation, and the kind of connection you can only get in a room full of people who truly understand this work.
Join us for our second annual conference. Whether you’re running a brand new makerspace or a decade-old program, this is your day.
Seats are limited. Register now to join us at Southfield Public Library on September 18.
Register for GoLMCon 2026 →A Day Built for Practitioners
GoLMCon is designed by library makerspace staff, for library makerspace staff. This year features an exciting keynote speaker alongside honest, practitioner-led sessions, open conversation, and time to connect with colleagues who get it.
- Peer-led sessions and discussions
- Hands-on time with equipment and ideas
- Networking with makerspace professionals from across Michigan
- Travel stipends available for qualifying attendees
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Contact Us
Get in touch with the Guild of Library Makers
Send us a message
Whether you have a question about makerspaces, want to get involved, or just want to say hello — we’d love to hear from you.
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