Developing a Digital National Library for Undergraduate Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology Education
In 1996, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a report about ways to improve undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SME&T) education. One recommendation called for establishing a digital library, similar to those that are being constructed for many research communities, that would make available electronically a wide variety of materials for improving teaching and learning of SME&T.
The NSF asked the National Research Council to examine the feasibility of and issues associated with establishing such a digital national library. In response, an NRC steering committee commissioned a series of papers and convened a workshop to consider these issues. This resulting book delineates the issues that should be considered and provides recommendations to resolve them prior to committing funds.
Table of Contents- Front Matter
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Summary of the Workshop
- Synthesis and Conclusions
- Steering Committee Recommendations
- Literature Cited
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D