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Establishing The Public Library As An Out-Of-School Partner In Stem/Steam Education, Gwyneth Fernandez
Establishing The Public Library As An Out-Of-School Partner In Stem/Steam Education, Gwyneth Fernandez
Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations
The American public library is a unique community presence that positively influences the lives of families as an out-of-school partner in education. By examining the public library through a systems lens using Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory the impact of these institutions may be seen. A key characteristic of public library service is timely, relevant adaptations that meet the needs of the community served. In this project, a recent public library pilot program is evaluated. This program was created in response to the emerging trend in Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) within schools and informal education opportunities. It was found …
Providing Tools To Sustain Community Organizations, Jeffrey Graf, Jen Jones Murray, Jennifer L. Murray, Karissa Moffett
Providing Tools To Sustain Community Organizations, Jeffrey Graf, Jen Jones Murray, Jennifer L. Murray, Karissa Moffett
Jennifer Murray
Communities are filled with valuable collections in need of being preserved, sustained, and discovered. Through conversations in the community, partnerships can form and bring together diverse people to enhance the discovery of materials in our own backyards. This is precisely what happened with the Jacksonville, Florida based Jacksonville Historical Society (JHS) when they were working on an initiative to survey local history organizations regarding the scope and nature of their historical collections. Through a partnership with the Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) and conversation with the University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library (UNF Library), a powerful, community collaboration formed. …
Providing Tools To Sustain Community Organizations, Jennifer L. Murray
Providing Tools To Sustain Community Organizations, Jennifer L. Murray
Jennifer Murray
Through conversations in the community, partnerships can form and bring together diverse people to enhance the discovery of materials in our own backyards. When we learned of a community-based initiative by our local history consortium, we saw it as an opportunity to join in and provide leadership in preserving, sustaining, and bringing greater awareness to the history collections in our region. During this session you will learn how we used tools we have, such as Digital Commons, LibGuides and Tableau, to benefit the many valuable organizations and resources in our community that often go undiscovered.
Henderson News, Bede Mitchell, Ann Hamilton, Sonya Shepherd, Fred Smith
Henderson News, Bede Mitchell, Ann Hamilton, Sonya Shepherd, Fred Smith
Sonya S. Gaither
In This Issue:-3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner-Dr. William H. Schubert Curriculum History Collection-Spotlight on Henderson Library Benefactor-Fall Family Weekend-Resources for Community Use
Henderson News 1.1, Bede Mitchell, Ann Hamilton, Sonya Shepherd, Fred Smith
Henderson News 1.1, Bede Mitchell, Ann Hamilton, Sonya Shepherd, Fred Smith
Henderson Library Newsletters (2010-2019)
In This Issue:
-3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner
-Dr. William H. Schubert Curriculum History Collection
-Spotlight on Henderson Library Benefactor
-Fall Family Weekend
-Resources for Community Use