View this webinar to learn how public libraries can develop or expand their role in learning and teaching about climate change, climate science, and climate action. We introduce the STEM Learning Ecosystem Model, which can clarify the need for collaboration across various sectors and organizations to drive meaningful action. Hear from libraries about their experiences, successes, and challenges working in partnership with other sectors to support climate learning and action. Plus, we share strategies to enrich existing partnerships and pave the way for future collaboration. Don't miss this opportunity to become a stronger partner in climate education and action.

Presented by:

• Rae Ostman, Research Professor, Arizona State University’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Co-director, Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning, and Director, National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net)
• Vivienne Byrd, STEAM Librarian & Program Lead, Neighborhood Science Initiative, Los Angeles Public Library
• Gabriel Varela, Director of Resilience and Outreach, Climate Resolve
• Sarah Weatherby, Library Specialist, East Flagstaff Community Library (AZ)

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Related resources and links

• Building Resilient Communities Project
• November 21 webinar, Building community in a changing climate
  
• December 5 webinar, Climate change communication: How and why to do it in libraries
  
• Project background reports
• How a health narrative can enhance communication of six key truths about climate change with diverse audiences by John E. Kotcher
• Centering health equity, environmental justice, and climate justice to support communities by Sarah Levin-Lederer and April Wright
• STEM learning ecosystems by Rae Ostman
• Public libraries are critical agencies in multi-sector climate action plans, policies, and actions by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
• STEM Learning Ecosystems (NISE Net)
• STEMEcosystems.org, STEM Learning Ecosystem national network
• Neighborhood Science Initiative, Los Angeles Public Library
• The Globe Program, including Mosquito Habitat Mapper
  
• Climate Resolve
• Flagstaff Climate Resilience Project
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• Sustainability topic area on WebJunction
  
• How to do a waste audit, video from Sustainable Libraries Inititative
• See all articles and webinars from 2023 series with Sustainable Libraries Initiative