Tuesday, May 19, 2026; 2pm - 3pm Eastern / 11am - 12pm Pacific
View a recording of the workshop and resources here
Libraries are wonderful venues for reaching new audiences, as they are community hubs that are free and open to all. During this online workshop we will learn all about the Space Science Institute's (SSI) NASA @ My Library program and the STAR (Science-Technology Activities and Resources) Library Network (STAR net) and how museums can partner with libraries from across the US to strengthen their community engagement. The workshop will include resources and approaches to building relationships with libraries in your community. We will also hear first hand from libraries and museums who have had successful partnerships using these materials and strategies to deepen community engagement.
NASA@ My Library is a national STEM education initiative that brings NASA science, resources, and hands-on activities to public libraries. NASA, public libraries, and state library agencies work together to increase and enhance STEM learning opportunities for millions of library patrons throughout the nation.
The STAR Library Network (STAR Net) is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals build their STEM skills by providing “science-technology activities and resources” (STAR) and training to use those resources.
The Space Science Institute is shaping our future by enabling scientists to advance our understanding of Earth and the Universe; increasing science and technology literacy for people of all ages and backgrounds; and inspiring youth to pursue science-technology education and career opportunities.
Resources:
- Books, Reading, and Storytelling resources: https://nisenet.org/books
- Past related online workshop recordings
- Online Workshop Recording: Museum Community Partnerships - Part 1: Libraries (2017) https://www.nisenet.org/catalog/online-workshop-recording-museum-community-partnerships-part-1-libraries
- Online Workshop Recording: Stories & STEM: Explore the power of narrative to engage audiences and enliven hands-on science programs (Recorded) (2019) https://www.nisenet.org/catalog/online-workshop-recording-stories-stem-explore-power-narrative-engage-audiences-and-enliven
Presenters
Anne Holland, PhD, Director of Education and Learning Research, Space Science Institute, NASA @ My Library, Boulder, CO
Vivienne Byrd, Librarian, Program Lead on STEM/STEAM & Citizen Science Initiatives, Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CA
Annie Gordon, Education Program Coordinator, Sciencenter, Ithaca, NY
