May 1st, 2012 | RESEARCH
The article discusses strategies for public libraries to offer programs and resources for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and activity programs. The author comments on how public libraries can partner with businesses to offer STEM resources to library patrons and strengthen the role public libraries play in terms of education in their communities. Topics include the possibility of public libraries learning from science fairs to incorporate displays and nonfiction book lists that promote science, as well as strategies to organize nonfiction book holdings.
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Jennifer Hopwood, Author, Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial LibraryCitation
Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1542-9806
Publication: Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children
Volume: 10
Number: 20
Page(s): 53
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM | Mathematics | Technology
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Library Exhibits | Library Programs | Public Programs