Full STEAM Ahead

Series Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Power of STEM and STEAM
1 Growing a STEAM Program
Planning and Implementation
Environmental Scan
Goal Setting
Enlisting Administrative Support
Enlisting Community Support
Growing the Program
Programming Ideas
Collaborating with STEAM Teachers and Fellow Librarians
Resources for Programming
References
Further Reading
2 Funding
Funding Your Project
Start In-House
Monetary Donations
Donation of Goods
Alternate Funding Sources
Associated Funding Sources
Trustees' Special Funds and Educational Foundations
Service Organizations
Grants
Social Media Sources
Communication
Resources
References
Further Reading
3 Outreach and Collaboration
Outside the Library's Walls
Cooperation
Collaboration
Events
Invite the Community
Invite the Media
Other Libraries
Private Schools
University Libraries
Special Libraries
Library Colleagues
Volunteers
The Need for Advisors
Parents
Businesses and Manufacturing
Community Members
References
Further Reading
4 Encouraging Girls and Minorities
Encouraging Girls and Minorities to Participate in the Sciences
Why Encourage Minorities and Women?
Obstacles
Vocabulary
Adult Perceptions
Geography
Solutions
Start Early
Family Math
Role Models
After-School Programs
Summer Programs
STEM Camps
Tours
Legislation
Partners
Resources
References
Further Reading
5 Science and Math
Sputnik
Lack of STEM Workers
Critical Thinking Skills
Let Your Patrons Guide You
Classroom Teachers as Patrons
Obstacles to Student Engagement in Math and Science
Solutions: Bringing Math and Science into the Library
Activities
Museums
Speaker Suggestions
Art
Science
Math
Group Projects
Scout Projects
Team Competitions
Sports Statistics
Resources
General
STEM Schools
Competitions
References
Further Reading
6 Technology
Technology Use in Schools and Libraries
Librarians and Technology Integration
Partners in Technology Integration
Technology Initiatives and Library Programming
Coding
Resources for Coding
Gaming
Resources for Game-Based Learning
References
Further Reading
7 Engineering for Young Adults
Engineering Course Offerings in Secondary Schools
Elements of Engineering Instruction for Middle and High School Students
Goals of Engineering Education
Design Process
Parallels between the Engineering Design Process and the Library Research Model
Engineering Design Challenge Ideas and Materials
Resources for Establishing Engineering Initiatives
Common Programmatic Elements for Engineering Programs
Fab Labs
Robotics
Cooperation with Other Educational Institutions
Resources for Engineering Activities
References
Further Reading
8 Arts: The A in STEAM
Arts as a Complement to STEM
Brain Research and STEAM
STEAM in Practice
STEAM Connections
Practitioner Examples
Additional Resources
References
9 Makerspaces
Planning and Implementation
Sample Needs Assessment
Analyzing Your Library's Needs
Analyzing Your Patrons' Needs
Makerfaires
Creating Your Makerspace
How Do You Start?
Buying Plan
Administrative Support
Donations
Logistics
Start with One Idea
Space and Staffing
Circulating Items
Security
Share Your Results with Pride
Resources
References
Further Reading
10 Connecting Standards
Skill Sets Needed to Measure Success
Public Libraries: 40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents
Commonalities among Standards Documents
Standards to Consider for STEAM
Common Core: Mathematics
Common Core: Scientific and Technological Literacy
Next-Generation Science Standards
Standards for Technology Literacy
ISTE Standards for Students
National Core Arts Standards
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Using Standards in Working with Supervisors and Administrators
Resources
Standards Documents
Related Documents
References
11 Evaluation and Measurement
Reporting Your Success
Action Plan
Evaluation
Outcomes-Based Evaluation
Qualitative Measures
Quantitative Measures
Badging
Feedback
Reports
Narrative
Financial Reports
Communication
Resources-Badging
Further Reading-Badging
References
Further Reading-Feedback and Evaluation
12 Professional Development
Your Professional Learning Network
Determine Your Needs: SWOT Analysis
Developing a PLN (Professional Learning Network)
The Librarian as Professional Developer
Determine the Needs of Your Staff
Creating PD Products
Planning and Presenting
Other Options to Share Professional Development
Resources for Professional Development
Professional Publications
Online Resources
Communities (Professional Learning Networks)
Conferences, Webinars, and Workshops
PD Online: Resources to Incorporate Locally
References
Further Reading
Appendix A: Art Museums
Appendix B: Science and Technology Museums and Planetariums
Appendix C: Makerspace Supply List
Appendix D: Vendor List
Bibliography
Index