The Library's Legal Answers for Makerspaces

Your community is supercharged about the new makerspace planned for your library. All systems are full speed ahead, and the staff is ready. But wait. Have you considered all the issues? For instance,•Do you know about the liability issues inherent in makerspace programs?•What can your library do to protect itself from liability?•What elements should be in user waivers and in partnership agreements?•Can the library protect itself from intellectual property liability when patrons use library ...