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Implementing Effective STEM Programming in Public Libraries: Eight Recommendations

December 1, 2016 | Public Programs
Public libraries are becoming an important place for informal science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for K-12 students and their families, as well as for adult education activities that support STEM workforce development. This report provides public librarians, administrators and collaborating organizations a brief background on the role that libraries can play in fostering a healthy STEM education ecosystem, as well as promising practices for implementing effective STEM programs in public libraries.

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  • Annette Shtivelband
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  • Lauren Riendeau
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  • Amanda Wallander-Roberts
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  • Robert Jakubowski
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    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: AISL
    Award Number: 1421427
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Families | Administration/Leadership/Policymakers | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Library Programs

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