ABSTRACT

As public libraries continue to evolve, library staff seek to expand their STEM facilitation skills and knowledge. “NASA STEM Workshops” prepared 363 attendees to facilitate space-themed programs. External evaluation found that months later, attendees facilitated more STEM programming, became more confident and aware of STEM resources, and shared these resources with others. The professional development model demonstrated the importance of (1) practical, hands-on experiences to cultivate internal confidence and interest in facilitating STEM activities, and (2) increased attention to external factors (e.g., administrative support, community collaborations, library allowances on physical space and funding), to secure positive impacts of attendees.

摘要

随着公共图书馆的不断发展，图书馆工作人员寻求扩展他们的 STEM 促进技能和知识。“NASA STEM 研讨会”准备了 363 名与会者，以促进以太空为主题的计划。外部评估发现，几个月后，与会者促进了更多的 STEM 编程，变得更加自信和了解 STEM 资源，并与他人共享这些资源。专业发展模式展示了 (1) 实践经验的重要性，以培养内部对促进 STEM 活动的信心和兴趣，以及 (2) 增加对外部因素的关注（例如，行政支持、社区合作、图书馆物理津贴空间和资金），以确保与会者的积极影响。