Exploring "STEM-Readiness" in Public Libraries
Exploring "STEM-Readiness" in Public Libraries
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探索公共图书馆的“STEM 准备”
DOI：
10.1080/01930826.2019.1661744
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发表时间：
2019
影响因子：
1.4
通讯作者：
Holland, A
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作者：
Schtivelband, Annette;Spahr, Kimberly;Jakubowski, Robert;LaConte, Keliann;Holland, A
许多公共图书馆向读者提供科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）课程。目前的研究使用了一项全国公共图书馆专业人员调查的数据，通过衡量“STEM准备程度”和创新扩散理论的视角，研究了日益增长的STEM运动。结果表明，大多数库已经准备好实现STEM编程。为STEM做好准备的图书馆的特点包括服务更多的读者，拥有更多的空间，以及更频繁地参与STEM编程。这些发现表明，能够获得资源的公共图书馆更有可能为stem做好准备；然而，那些资源较少的人可能需要额外的支持。
Many public libraries are offering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programing to their patrons. Using data from a national survey of public library professionals, the current study examined the growing STEM movement by measuring “STEM-readiness” and through the lens of Diffusion of Innovations Theory. Results indicate that most libraries are ready to implement STEM programing. Characteristics of STEM-ready libraries included serving more patrons, having more space, and engaging more often with STEM programing. Such findings suggest that public libraries that have access to resources are more likely to be STEM-ready; whereas, those with fewer resources may need additional support.