Florida State University

In this research project, Marcia Mardis at Florida State University will investigate how school libraries can successfully integrate open-source science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) materials into their collections and services. Very few school libraries take advantage of the large amount of STEM-related materials available for free on the Internet. This project will enhance school library media specialists' collection building practices in these STEM materials, increase student engagement with these resources, and provide professional development on the subject to the school library media specialists, while sharing research findings with both the digital library and education communities.