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This page is a record of all the things we want (or don't want) for a library somewhere in the space.  
 
This page is a record of all the things we want (or don't want) for a library somewhere in the space.  
 
== Physical ==
 
 
How many shelves, located where, in what configuration?
 
 
== Contents ==
 
 
What books are critical for a hackerspace library? What books do you think are important?
 
 
  
 
==== Math ====
 
==== Math ====

Revision as of 03:50, 12 February 2014

This page is a record of all the things we want (or don't want) for a library somewhere in the space.

Math

Science

5 most recent issues of Nature? skm used to subscribe to Nature and would consider renewing if enough people are interested.

Art

Engineering

Cracking the Coding Interview [1]: This is a good learning reference in general and for people who want to practice interviewing for software engineering jobs.

Computers

Electronics

Make: Electronics by Charles Platt

Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz

Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists by Dustyn Roberts

Physical Computing by Tom Igoe

Machining

Machine Shop Trade Secrets

Machine Shop Essentials

Metalworking Sink or Swim

Machinery's Handbook - There was a copy in the metalworking area until a few months ago. An older edition (like from the '70s) may be more useful than the latest, and cheaper.

Machinist's Bedside Reader (3 volumes)

Mastering the Fundamentals Of Blacksmithing v.1-3

Woodworking

Textile

A Machine Knitter's Guide to Creating Fabrics: Jacquard, Lace, Intarsia, Ripple, and More by Susanna Lewis

Knitting Techniques Books by Brother Industries