Library
Call for Chapters: How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries
Call for Chapters: How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Carol Smallwood, educator, librarian; co-editor Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials, (Scarecrow Press 2012); editor Pre- & Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians, (ALA Editions, 2012); co-editor How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian, (Scarecrow Press, 2012)
Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library System librarian, Orlando, Florida; co-editor: Continuing Education for Librarians: Workshops, Conferences, College, and Other Ways (McFarland, forthcoming); co-editor Marketing Your Library: Tips and Tools That Work, (McFarland & Company, 2012)
During the past few years, groups like the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and Center for Education, have been placing great emphasis on the significance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. The curricula has been revised in many institutions and school districts across the country. Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty in the United States, Canada, and others sharing practical how-to chapters on: grant writing, community partnerships, outreach, research, and programming activities. Creative methods are sought that apply to various types of libraries and job positions.
Concise, how-to chapters words based on experience to help colleagues. Your nuts and bolts article should total 3000-3500 words. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors per chapter; complimentary copy as compensation, discount on more.
Please e-mail titles of 2-3 topics, each briefly described separately by July 30, 2012 with short biography sketch(s); place STEM/Last Name on the subject line to: [email protected]
-
Call For Chapters: How To Stem: Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Education In Libraries
Call for Chapters: How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library System librarian, Orlando, Florida; co-editor: Continuing Education for...
-
Call For Chapters: Time Organization For Librarians: Beating Budget And Staff Cuts
Call for Chapters: Time Organization for Librarians: Beating Budget and Staff Cuts Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone; Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs,...
-
3 Writing Opportunities For Practicing Librarians (multicultural Patrons, Time Organization, Continuing Education)
3 Writing Opportunities for Practicing Librarians (Multicultural Patrons, Time Organization, Continuing Education) From Carol Smallwood, Mt. Pleasant, MI edited Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook (American Library Association, 2010)...
-
Call For Contributors: Time Organization For Librarians: Beating Budget And Staff Cuts
Call for Contributors: Time Organization for Librarians: Beating Budget and Staff Cuts Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone and Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers...
-
Call For Contributors: Library Services For Multicultural Patrons To Encourage Library Use
Call for Contributors: Library Services for Multicultural Patrons to Encourage Library Use Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone and Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers...
Library