NASA@ My Library

February 2, 2016 - December 31, 2022 | Exhibitions, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Public Programs

NASA@ My Library is made possible through the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate as part of its Science Activation program. The project is led by the National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SSI) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), and Education Development Center (EDC). From 2016-2020, 78 public libraries (75 partner libraries and 3 pilot libraries), 18 State Library Agencies, 6 Portal to the Public Network sites, and 30 NASA-funded scientists participated in the project. More than 225,000 library patrons were reached through their efforts.

In 2021-2022, public libraries, universities, and state library agencies will participate in the project to increase and enhance STEAM learning opportunities in their communities, with an emphasis on reaching audiences underrepresented in STEM education and professions. 

Project Products

NASA@ My Library Lessons Learned from NASA STEM Workshops for High-Impact Professional Development STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning

Online Learning Through the STAR Library Network: Resources, Networking, and Applied Practice in STEM Program Facilitation Eclipse 2017 in Libraries: The Impact of Providing 2.1 Million Eclipse Glasses and Support to 7,100 Libraries Nationwide Public Library Response to Covid: Part 2 Virtual STEM Programs at Public Libraries Featuring Scientists NASA@ My Library Phase 1 Summative Evaluation Report NASA@ My Library State Library Agency Evaluation Report NASA@ My Library Portal to the Public Network Evaluation Report NASA@ My Library Virtual Programs NASA Scientists Evaluation Report Virtual Programs Featuring Scientists: Scientists, Science Centers, and Public Libraries working together to facilitate high-quality virtual programming for public audiences NASA@ My Library 2.0 Summative Evaluation Report for 2021-2022

Funders

NASA

Funding Program: Science Activation

Award Number: NNX16AE30A

TEAM MEMBERS

Keliann LaConte

Principal Investigator

Space Science Institute

Paul Dusenbery

Former Principal Investigator

Space Science Institute

Anne Holland

Co-Principal Investigator

Space Science Institute

James Harold

Co-Principal Investigator

Space Science Institute

Melanie Welch

Co-Principal Investigator

American Library Association

Lainie Castle

Former Co-Principal Investigator

American Library Association

Christine Shupla

Co-Principal Investigator

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Jessica Santascoy

Project Manager

Space Science Institute

Ginger Fitzhugh

Evaluator

Education Development Center, Inc.

Resource Type: Projects

Discipline: Space science

Audience: Evaluators | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists

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