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2020 ALA Virtual Conference

Visit Conference Website For More Information   2020 Virtual Conference Join ALA in this virtual space as we learn, grow, and most importantly, lean on our fellow librarians and library workers while we adapt and evolve in these changing times. SESSION INFORMATION: Working with Subject Matter Experts in YOUR Community – Promising Practices and Where to Start  Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM CT The STAR Library Network, as part of the Space Science Institute’s NASA@ My Library Program, is excited to share lessons learned working with Subject Matter Experts from NASA, universities, schools and other organizations. What is a Subject Matter Expert? [...]

Take Your Patrons to Mars

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Take Your Patrons to Mars NASA is about to launch the Mars 2020 mission – and now is the time to get your patrons excited! The Perseverance rover will launch between July 30-August 15, 2020, and will land on Mars in February 2021. Invite your patrons to participate in its journey! Hear from NASA Mars scientists, learn some activities you can conduct online or in-person, and make plans to hold your own virtual (or in-person) launch or landing parties! During this webinar, we’ll be joined [...]

Earth Citizen Science with GLOBE Observer

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Earth Citizen Science with GLOBE Observer Any day can be Earth Day when you celebrate our beautiful home planet! A great way to show your appreciation for Earth is to participate in citizen science projects that help us all learn more about how the world works and how to keep it healthy. Join us and learn about GLOBE Observer citizen science and resources to support your library programs. Hear from library staff about how they have involved their patrons in citizen science and learn about [...]

Closing the Gender Gap

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Closing the Gender Gap: Developing Gender Equitable STEAM Programs Are you interested in making your library programs more equitable, where all patrons can “see themselves” in your STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities? STAR Net is teaming up with the Emmy-award winning PBS SciGirls to explore the importance of gender equitable programs where all patrons can develop positive STEAM identities. Be part of the change in closing the gender gap by offering empowering programs and activities that strengthen girls’ interest and confidence in [...]

GLOBE Observer Citizen Science Public Training

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides GLOBE Observer Citizen Science Public Training Librarians and Library Lovers! Join the NASA GLOBE Mission Mosquito team for a special event for you and your patrons. Meet author and scientist Lisa Gardener for a reading from Zika Zine. You’ll also learn about the making of this humorous and educational graphic novel for readers from k to grey. Then scientist Rusty Low will show you how to use the GLOBE Observer free mobile app to identify the mosquito larvae you find in your neighborhood. Leave ready to join the project and knowing where to [...]

2020 CAL Annual Conference

Visit Conference Website For More Information   2020 Annual Conference The Colorado Association of Libraries Annual Conference is Colorado’s premier event for library staff from libraries of all types throughout the state. Attendees learn from one another and hear from current experts in trending fields. Additionally, participants can meet with vendors to check out their latest products and services and attend networking events to create new contacts and strengthen relationships.

Culturally Responsive STEAM Programming

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Culturally Responsive STEAM Programming: Engaging Latinx Communities in Rural Areas In this webinar, attendees gain new ideas and understanding of how to offer culturally responsive programming to Latinx communities and build relationships safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar, along with Closing the Gender Gap: Developing Gender Equitable STEAM Programs, is offered to make programming resources and promising practices from the STAR Net STEAM Equity Project: Enhancing Learning Opportunities in Libraries of Rural Communities broadly available. All library workers are welcome. Webinar participants will learn about the importance of [...]

2020 ASTC Annual Conference

Visit Conference Website For More Information   2020 Annual Conference October 17-20, 2020, with preconference workshops on October 16 New Frontiers in Science, Technology, Learning, and Community Engagement Toward a More Equitable Tomorrow In October, leaders in science, technology, education, cultural institutions, community organizations, public agencies, and philanthropy will come together in Pittsburgh and online to explore new frontiers of science, technology, learning, and community engagement as we set course together toward a more equitable future. SESSION INFO COMING SOON!

STEAM Learning in Public Libraries

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning “Guide on the Side” facilitation can open a new world of STEAM learning opportunities for your library patrons. A Guide on the Side elicits learners’ thoughts, ideas, and conceptions and encourages them to work together to build new understanding or skills for themselves. In this webinar, facilitators from the STAR Library Network will highlight their most recent article in the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) Children and Libraries (CAL) journal and give you [...]

Community Dialogues to Support Equitable Programming, Access, and Action in YOUR Library

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Community Dialogues to Support Equitable Programming, Access, and Action in YOUR Library Community Dialogues are informal conversations with your community leaders and members that aim to uncover disparities in participation, identify new partnership opportunities, and begin planning for collaborative and creative solutions to equity concerns in your library and community. This interactive webinar will include a brief description of Dialogues and available resources, with most of the hour devoted to an open mic where you can ask questions and “dialogue about dialogue” with other library staff, including those who [...]

Community Dialogues to Support Equitable Programming

Register for this Webinar!   Community Dialogues to Support Equitable Programming, Access and Action in YOUR Library Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (ET), 2:00 p.m. (CT), 1:00 p.m. (MT), 12:00 p.m. (PT) Community Dialogues are informal conversations with your community leaders and members that aim to uncover disparities in participation, identify new partnership opportunities, and begin planning for collaborative and creative solutions to equity concerns in your library and community. This interactive webinar will include a brief description of Dialogues and available resources, with most of the hour devoted to an open mic where you can ask questions [...]

2020 AGU Fall Meeting

Visit Conference Website For More Information   #AGU20 Fall Meeting will be one of the world's largest virtual scientific conferences, with exciting programming and events. This will be our most diverse, engaging and dynamic Fall Meeting to date. #AGU20 is scheduled from 1-17 December to accommodate over a thousand hours of virtual content to minimize conflicts while maximizing global engagement. Scientific program content will be available on-demand, with pre-recorded oral presentations and virtual posters available for attendees to view and peruse outside of the scheduled live Q&A sessions during the meeting.

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