meet me at the library for s.t.e.a.m
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Building a relationship with local schools and promoting library resources.
Meet Me at the Library for S.T.E.A.M.
Gwinnett County Public Library, Centerville Branch
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Located Northeast of Atlanta15 Branches plus Gwinnett Technical CollegeCheck Outs: 5,464,503 Customer Visits: 2,646,468 Electronic Visits: 4,718,385 Program Attendance: 159,220 Total Active Cards: 321,681
Who we are
Presenters: Leigh Skowronski, Branch ManagerRadha Ashok: Assistant Branch ManagerPatrice Prevost: Public Services Librarian
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Preview
Gwinnett County Public Schools Focus Moment
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Objectives
● Increase awareness of library services & resources in the community
● Make the library a “place to be”● Showcase the value of a library card● Increase & improve collaborative relationships
with school personnel● Support the educational needs of students
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Start With an Idea
○ “Meet Me at the Library” was initially designed by another branch in our system as a collaborative program involving teachers and students from a particular school visiting the library on a particular night.
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Tweak the Idea to Meet Your Objectives
○ We wanted to showcase new technology that the library recently obtained through a state grant.
○ “Meet Me at the Library” became “Meet Me at the Library for S.T.E.M.”
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Reshape and Plan
Identify ResourcesStaffing levels
Utilize volunteers and teachers/facultySpace available Equipment - tech and non-tech equipmentBuy-in from other departments in the system
Interdepartmental cooperation
Make contact with schools
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How Did We Sell This?
● Free● Fun● Family oriented● Hands-on experiences that support
education
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Collaborating with the Schools○ Be flexible and listen. Allow for input and suggestions
from school personnel. ■ S.T.E.M. becomes S.T.E.A.M.■ Promotional video■ Tumblebooks■ Bilingual resources
○ Secure program date and commitment from school.
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MarketingWhat we provided:
Video - STEAM @ Centerville PromoFlyer - Flyer
What the schools provided:Parent eMail blastMorning announcementFlyers in Friday foldersCalling Post callsPosted video and flyer on school website
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How the School Contributed
Teacher volunteersIncentives for attendanceStudent artworkSchool system news crew
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Preparing for the event
Determine stationsAssign staff & coach staff for station responsibilitiesProvide opportunity for staff to be creative and to “play”
Create and print handouts & bookmarksCreate displays - personalize the event for the school
Obtain prizes for raffle drawingsDetermine extra supplies needed
TablesFloor coveringsBalloons (important!)
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Day of the Event
Noise level signageMove furnitureSupport energy levels - eat and hydrate!Take photos
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The day of the
event...
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Map and Passport
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Library Card sign up
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Science: Sink & Float
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Technology: MakerBot 3D Printer
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Technology: Robotic Cubelets
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Engineering: Marshmallow Structures
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Art & Math: Weaving
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Art: Student Artwork
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Library Online Resources for Kids
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Volunteers from the Schools
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Feedback
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Feedback
I never imagined they would come out like this! This has exceeded my expectations and to see all of my students with
smiles on their faces as they walk around -- I am very impressed!" ~ Principal Kimberly Dyer
"STEAM night is so much fun! Are you going to do it again tomorrow?!" (student)
"This is fun! I didn't think the library was so much fun!" (student)
"This is wonderful! Thank you so much for having this for our students”. (teacher)
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Measure of successOur Goal: build a relationship with local schools and make the Centerville Branch “a place to be” for kids, teens and adults.
Outcome:Attendance - We hoped that 10% of the student population and their families would come to the event. We had close to 30% show up.
After the programs: Schools contacted us to participate in their book fair, kinder camp, kindergarten roundup, Reflections contest (for mentoring and judging), and curriculum nights.
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We Learned...
The schools want a continuation of commitment. They will want to know what’s next? (No interest in “one and done”).
A concerted energetic outreach effort will demonstrate the present day value of libraries.
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Resources for STEAM ideasBoone County Public Library
http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/programs/summerreading/Documents/2014_conference_materials/40%20STEAM%20Programs%20in%2040%20Minutes/2014%2040%20STEAM%20Programs%20in%2040%20Minutes%20KDLA%20SCR.pdf
Libraries and STEM National Conference http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/stemlibraryconference/events/
Association for Library Service to Children http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2015/06/taking-the-leap-from-stem-to-steam/
Young Adult Library Services Association http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/STEM_Resources
ALA STEM Programming Tool Kit http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/STEMtoolkit_Final_2013.docx.
The Show Me Librarian http://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com/
Kids Activity Blog http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/
Brain Pop http://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/sink-or-float-background-information-for-teachers-and-parents/
Teach Mamma http://teachmama.com/rainbow-loom-5-reasons-kids-need-parents-love/
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Questions ?
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Contacts
Leigh [email protected]
Radha [email protected]
Patrice [email protected] (ask to be connected with the Centerville Branch)