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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?

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    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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