STEM in Public Libraries: National Survey Results

March 1st, 2016 | RESEARCH

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?

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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

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: AISL
Award Number: 1421427

Related URLs

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

Tags

Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Reference Materials | Report
Environment Type: Library Programs | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Public Programs