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McLellan, Amanda Hartman – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Academic libraries in the United States often have difficulty recruiting for technology-focused positions. This mixed-methods study examines what technology skills libraries are seeking in entry-level technology positions and explores ways to increase interest in library employment. Utilizing Lent's (2013) social cognitive career theory (SCCT)…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Library Services, Occupational Aspiration, Library Personnel
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Michael Lachney; Madison C. Allen Kuyenga; Jada Phelps; Aman Yadav; Matt Drazin – Computer Science Education, 2024
Background & context: Inspired by the nature-cultures of belonging from Black hair care, we conducted a design experiment to bridge computer science (CS) education, urban gardening, and cosmetology in a culturally responsive computing (CRC) library program. Objective: The design was oriented around a small-scale aquaponics system to grow mint…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, Librarians, Library Services
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Yang, Hui; Codding, Diane; Mouza, Chrystalla; Pollock, Lori – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2021
In this work we examine youth learning in an informal computing program implemented through a library-university partnership. In particular, we introduce and illustrate a culturally responsive computing framework which served as a foundation for the design of the program. Subsequently, we examine youth collaboration as well as affective and…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Computer Science Education, Program Descriptions, Partnerships in Education