STEM in Public Libraries: National Survey Results

March 1, 2016 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

The purpose of this national survey was to connect with librarians to determine: (1) What STEM programming is currently in place? How do libraries approach and implement these programs? (2) What obstacles prevent libraries from incorporating more STEM programming? (3) What kind of training and resources would be most helpful to librarians? Additionally, we sought the following information from STEM professionals, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a Community of Practice: (4) What factors influence and enhance the success of Communities of Practice?

Associated Projects

Full Text Broad Implementation: Phase 2 of the STAR Library Education Network

TEAM MEMBERS

Jim Hakala

Author

University of Colorado

Keelin MacCarthy

Author

University of Colorado

Carissa Dewaele

Author

University of Colorado

Marcella Wells

Author

University of Colorado

Paul Dusenbery

Author

Space Science Institute

Keliann LaConte

Author

Space Science Institute

Citation

Funders

NSF

Funding Program: AISL

Award Number: 1421427

Resource Type: Reference Materials

Discipline: General STEM

Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists

Environment Type: Public Programs | Library Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops

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