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This video outlines who Need-Knowers are, how to work with them in a TOM context, and more! Need-Knowers 101

Getting ready for a launch event or student organization fair? We created "TOM Exhibit" resource, so you can introduce TOM to your campus. Create your own TOM exhibit to spread the word in an easy and fun way! TOM Exhibit

TOM communities depend on Makerspaces, innovation and manufacturing facilities, to create and disseminate solutions to the community. There are basic and leading Makerspaces, each with different levels of technical capabilities. Basic Makerspaces can manufacture approximately 80% of TOM solutions. Leading Makerspaces can manufacture all TOM solutions. Attached are PDFs of the technologies required for both basic and leading makerspaces. What type of Makerspace does your TOM community have?

These are outreach email templates designed to help you reach out to potential partners for your TOM community. Make a copy of either email template below and edit accordingly to suit your needs. Partners Outreach Email (Existing Community) Partners Outreach Email (New Community)

This is a presentation given by Samantha Soloway during our Social Media and Digital Accessibility Onboarding Session. It gives an overview of what accessibility is, as well as practical tips for making your social media posts and content more accessible for all. Check out the Social Media and Digital Accessibility Onboarding Session resource in the TOM Toolkit to listen to Samantha’s presentation! Social Media Accessibility Guide

This link to the TOM Flickr, which is composed of a compilation of photos from previous events. Feel free to use for your promotional or outreach needs! TOM Stock Photos

This resource includes a set of flyer templates that you can use to promote TOM on your campus! Simply click on the link, choose a template, and edit according to your own needs. TOM@Uni Promo Flyer Templates

This is a compilation of documents that the TOM: FIU community used as part of the required registration process for student clubs. Some elements of the documents are specific to the FIU community, but can hopefully serve as a helpful example for other students. If you are interested in using this resource, make a copy and adjust according to your own needs. Student Club Registration Guides

This is a website onboarding guide for new community managers – that means you! Click on the link below for a guide regarding backend community page management. Community Page Backend Onboarding Guide

This is a list of resources that will help you plan a Makeathon. They outline the Makeathon deliverables, event structure, and tool list structure you will need to organize the event. Use this alongside the "On-Site Makeathon" or "Online Makeathon" recipes (found under the "Activities" tab) to plan your perfect Makeathon event. Deliverables Event Structure Planning Process Presentation Schedule - Example 1 Example 2 Tool List Example Tool Order Form Example Judging Criteria (Optional) Community Planning Materials Example – Vanderbilt

This is a guide that outlines how to select Makers and create TOM Teams (composed of Makers and Need-Knowers) for your TOM activities or events. Selecting Makers and Creating TOM Teams

This is a resource that explains how to best reach out to Need-Knowers or Makers for your upcoming TOM event. Call for Need-Knowers and Makers