Our professor in LIS 5564, Information Needs of Children, directed us to write an annotated bibliography on a topic of our choice as though we were creating a small collection at a library for children. I chose STEM for children ages 0-6 for my topic, and the following is my annotated bibliography. Introduction Why STEM for such young children? The following list of recommended purchases is curated for children ages 0 to 6 years old around the topic of STEM. STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Math, and this idea has become hot the past 5 or so years. According to research, a child’s will to enter a STEM field for future employment is established before age 14, and the need for even more STEM professionals will grow and grow in the future (Raupp, 2018). Therefore, it is especially important to introduce very young minds to the STEM fields, so they may decide later if those subjects are of interest. Importance of Diversity ...
This is my 13.25 page final paper for a class back when I was studying at LSU. It's all about how the access to the internet may be closing, but do people know how to use the internet effectively? Closing the New Digital Divide INTRODUCTION At first glance the digital divide looks to be closing with the implementation of projects to bring connectivity and computers to underserved populations, and while this work is not yet complete across all nations, much of the first world’s people have access to an internet terminal of some kind. Here in the USA the PEW research institute indicates that as of 2015, 84% of US citizens have access to the internet in one form or another (Rainie, 2015). The reality is, with time and money, access to the internet will be nearly universal in the US, especially as wireless technology and cellular technology expand. But what does access tell us? Only that users can get to technology, not that they know how to best use it. This is an exploration of why u...
For LIS 5602 we did a semester long analysis of a chosen organization; here is mine of New Orleans Public Library. 1. Introduction The New Orleans Public Library dates back to a single house in the French Quarter in the year 1843 (New Orleans Public Library, n.d.-g). In the 178 years since then, the library has expanded to 15 locations throughout the city, touching nearly every major neighborhood. Beginning in 2019, prior to the pandemic, New Orleans Public Library began their new 10 year strategic plan process, which was partially slowed by Covid-19 (New Orleans Public Library, 2021-a). Their mission statement is “New Orleans Public Library: Transforming Lives, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Preserving History” (New Orleans Public Library, n.d.-h, para. 1), which rings true to their actions. They want to transform lives through early and adult literacy, enrich neighborhoods through many locations, and preserve...
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