In the words of Librarians…Serving Communities Framework and curriculum helped me focus on a path that serves the community best, [to improve services] to portions of the community that I am not already serving, that we could really expand our service and really incorporate services to underserved communities and people.Before Cornerstones we had no science programming at all. Cornerstones has really sparked interest in science for our staff and for the community.Declaring ourselves to be about science literacy made us strong to pursue bigger projects – it helps position the library as a model. At the Board level, we are having conversations about building energy efficiency into library operations. In short, we are having a conversation about what a library should be. We knew we wanted to position staff more on STEM, this made it happen quicker. Saying we are doing science catches the attention of the local government and community leaders. Working with Cornerstones of Science has given us credibility. Getting on the science literacy train helped to reposition the library in the community.

Dear <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This donation greatly helps our mission to honor Lee’s legacy by continuing the work he so passionately championed.  You are making a difference for those we serve, as well as for our organization. With heartfelt thanks, Cynthia RandallExecutive Director, Cornerstones of Science <a href="mailto:cynthia.randall@cornerstonesofscience.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">cynthia.randall@cornerstonesofscience.org</a> Cornerstones of Science acknowledge that, unless stated, no goods or services were provided in return for this gift.  Please retain this receipt for your tax records.  TR EIN: 27 — 1337213

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In the words of Librarians…Serving Communities Framework and curriculum helped me focus on a path that serves the community best, [to improve services] to portions of the community that I am not already serving, that we could really expand our service and really incorporate services to underserved communities and people.Before Cornerstones we had no science programming at all. Cornerstones has really sparked interest in science for our staff and for the community.Declaring ourselves to be about science literacy made us strong to pursue bigger projects – it helps position the library as a model. At the Board level, we are having conversations about building energy efficiency into library operations. In short, we are having a conversation about what a library should be. We knew we wanted to position staff more on STEM, this made it happen quicker. Saying we are doing science catches the attention of the local government and community leaders. Working with Cornerstones of Science has given us credibility. Getting on the science literacy train helped to reposition the library in the community.

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