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NASA@ My Library Phase 1 Summative Evaluation Report

March 31, 2021 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

With funding from the NASA Science Activation program, the Space Science Institute (SSI) launched NASA@ My Library in 2016. The vision of NASA@ My Library was to help public libraries and state library agencies increase NASA and STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the U.S., including those in geographic areas and populations currently underserved in STEM education. SSI worked closely with its partners, including the American Library Association (ALA), Cornerstones of Science (CoS), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), and the Pacific Science Center’s Portal to the Public Network (PoPNet).

Education Development Center (EDC) conducted the external evaluation of NASA@ My Library. This summative evaluation report describes the findings from Phase 1 of the project, which took place from 2016-2020. The evaluation utilized mixed methods to investigate the implementation of the project and its outcomes. EDC administered pre- and post-exhibit surveys to library staff from the 75 partner libraries; conducted interviews and focus groups with library staff and SLA staff; collected more than 15,000 patron surveys following attendance at a NASA@ My Library program; observed virtual SME programs; conducted site visits to a sample of libraries to observe library programs and interview library staff and patrons; and reviewed annual reports partner libraries submitted to ALA describing their NASA@ My Library activities.

TEAM MEMBERS

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    Evaluator
    Education Development Center
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    Evaluator
    Education Development Center
  • REVISE logo
    Evaluator
    Education Development Center
  • Jennifer Stiles
    Evaluator
    Education Development Center
  • Citation

    Funders

    NASA
    Funding Program: Science Activitation
    Award Number: NNX16AE30A
    Resource Type: Evaluation Reports
    Discipline: Space science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Library Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Resource Centers and Networks
    Access and Inclusion: Rural

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