Hello,

We are seeking public library staff in any US state to 1) complete Libraries Count, an early math virtual professional learning program to support working with all young children and their families in math in public libraries, and 2) to provide feedback as a part of our research project to evaluate its effectiveness.

Libraries Count includes 10 modules hosted on Web junction.
Those who complete the program and the surveys get a $20 gift card.
Program evaluation goes live Nov 1, 2024.
Sign up today!

More Information

Our team has been co-creating the "Libraries Count" program with library staff, researchers, and families over the last 2 years. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Early Childhood STEM Lab at East Tennessee State University and the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alabama, funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

The "Libraries Count" project is a three-year applied research study aimed at co-developing and evaluating a professional learning program designed to build the capacity of library staff to support diverse young children and their families in math. Your participation in this evaluation phase will help us evaluate and improve the program before it is rolled out to a wider audience.

Learn more
https://www.ecstemlab.com/library-staff.html

What’s Involved:

You will participate in the full Libraries Count program and complete pre- and post-surveys.
The total time commitment is around 8-10 hours.
You will respond to short scenarios (vignettes) presented in the modules to gather your perspectives on the scenarios.
Start and complete the program at your own pace.
Opens Nov 1, 2024

Benefits:

Experience a new professional learning resource for free.
Enhance your skills in early math and family engagement.
A $20 gift card will be given to all who complete the Libraries Count program modules and the feedback surveys.

How to Participate:

Please find below the link to the program flyer (click on "program flyer" below). The program flyer contains a QR code. This code links to the consent form, which provides further details about the study.

Program flyer

Once you sign the consent form, Helen Orimaye, Project Coordinator (orimayek@etsu.edu), will contact you with additional information.

To sign up to participate, please access the consent form here: https://etsuclemmer.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zmXBtwbRH1mntA?Q_CHL=qr

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at orimayek@etsu.edu or Alissa Lange at langea@etsu.edu.

Thank you for considering the request!

Best regards,

Alissa Lange, PI, langea@etsu.edu

Bharat Mehra, co-PI, bmehra@ua.edu

Helen Orimaye, project coordinator, orimayek@etsu.edu

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
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