The one thing I didn't take into account when I ordered makerspace items was unboxing! Some of the items took a fair amount of time and a few plastic/paper cuts to get unboxed, and I definitely made a bigger mess before I made a smaller one!
About two weeks ago now I worked on barcoding and organizing the makerspace items we have so far. I basically barcoded EVERYTHING so that we can keep track of what we have, who is using it, and be able to check our inventory as the space will continue to grow. My district uses Follett's Destiny, but I'm sure you could barcode and enter your makerspace items in any library system. I always keep several extra barcodes on hand that I printed out on Avery labels myself using Destiny. I didn't barcode the 3D printers at this time, because I don't see them ever leaving the counter they're currently on, but I'm considering barcoding them later for inventory purposes.
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