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Intended to support the national initiative to strengthen learning in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this book helps librarians who work with youth in school and public libraries to build better collections and more effectively use these collections through readers' advisory and programming.A versatile and multi-faceted guide,
Best STEM Resources for NextGen Scientists: The Essential Selection and User's Guide serves as a readers' advisory and collection development resource for youth services and school librarians seeking to bring STEM-related titles into their collections and introduce teachers and young readers to them. This book not only guides readers to hundreds of the best STEM-related titles-fiction and non-fiction printed materials as well as apps, DVDs, websites, and games-it also includes related activities or programming ideas to help promote the use of the collection to patrons or students in storytime, afterschool programs, or passive library programs.
After a detailed discussion of the importance of STEM and the opportunities librarians have for involvement, the book lists and describes best STEM resources for young learners. Resources are organized according to the reading audiences for which they are intended, from toddlers through teens, and the book includes annotated lists of both fiction and nonfiction STEM titles as well as graphic novels, digital products, and online resources. In addition, the author offers a selection of professional readings for librarians and media specialists who wish to further expand their knowledge.
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CONTENTS
IntroductionChapter 1: STEM and LibrariesChapter 2: STEM Programming by the BookChapter 3: Books for Babies and ToddlersChapter 4: Books for Young ChildrenChapter 5: Books for Transitional ReadersChapter 6: Books for Children in Middle GradesChapter 7: Books for Young AdultsChapter 8: Graphic NovelsChapter 9: New Media for STEM EducationChapter 10: Books for Professional DevelopmentIndex to Book TitlesIndex to KeywordsIndex to STEM Field TitlesIndex to Activities
A propos de l'auteur
Jennifer Hopwood, EdD, is a librarian, educator, and author with expertise in staff development, creativity, and systems thinking. She serves as the Learning and Development Facilitator for the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, USA, supporting three library systems and leading professional development for statewide initiatives. Hopwood is the author of Best STEM Resources for Next Gen Scientists (Libraries Unlimited, 2015) and a contributor to several professional publications on STEM, partnerships, and library leadership. She holds certifications from IDEO in Communicating for Impact and Change Leadership, which include training in Storytelling for Influence and Human-Centered Systems Thinking.
