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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 ====
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==== Science ====
 
==== Science ====
  
5 most recent issues of Nature? [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/User:Skm skm] used to subscribe to Nature and would consider renewing if enough people are interested.
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* 5 most recent issues of Nature? [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/User:Skm skm] used to subscribe to Nature and would consider renewing if enough people are interested.
  
 
==== Art ====
 
==== Art ====
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==== Engineering ====
 
==== Engineering ====
  
Cracking the Coding Interview [http://crackingthecodinginterview.com/]: This is a good learning reference in general and for people who want to practice interviewing for software engineering jobs.
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* Cracking the Coding Interview [http://crackingthecodinginterview.com/]: This is a good learning reference in general and for people who want to practice interviewing for software engineering jobs.
  
 
==== Computers ====
 
==== Computers ====
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* The Art of Computer Programming by Donald Knuth
  
 
==== Electronics ====
 
==== Electronics ====
  
Make: Electronics by Charles Platt
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* Make: Electronics by Charles Platt
  
Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz
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* Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz
  
Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists by Dustyn Roberts
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* Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists by Dustyn Roberts
  
Physical Computing by Tom Igoe
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* Physical Computing by Tom Igoe
  
 
==== Machining ====
 
==== Machining ====
  
Machine Shop Trade Secrets
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* Machine Shop Trade Secrets
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* Machine Shop Essentials
  
Machine Shop Essentials
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* Metalworking Sink or Swim
  
Metalworking Sink or Swim
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* 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.
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** There is an old edition in the metals area, by the mill.
  
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.
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* Machinist's Bedside Reader (3 volumes)
  
Machinist's Bedside Reader (3 volumes)
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* Mastering the Fundamentals Of Blacksmithing v.1-3
  
 
==== Woodworking ====
 
==== Woodworking ====
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==== Textile ====
 
==== Textile ====
  
A Machine Knitter's Guide to Creating Fabrics: Jacquard, Lace, Intarsia, Ripple, and More by Susanna Lewis
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* A Machine Knitter's Guide to Creating Fabrics: Jacquard, Lace, Intarsia, Ripple, and More by Susanna Lewis
  
Knitting Techniques Books by Brother Industries
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* Knitting Techniques Books by Brother Industries

Latest revision as of 00:15, 18 March 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

  • The Art of Computer Programming by Donald Knuth

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.
    • There is an old edition in the metals area, by the mill.
  • 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