Tuesday, 02 May 2017 16:26

Library Robotics Clubs Initiative

Library Robotics Clubs Initiative

Dear librarians,

The Novateca program launches the initiative to support the creation of LOCAL ROBOTICS CLUBS - ROBOCLUBS in public libraries!

Do you know users eager to develop programming skills and apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) knowledge in a fun way? If you want to express your desire and the possibility to create a robotics center in your library, please fill out the following on-line form: https://goo.gl/forms/YwWLuNFu3sVHQnk93

The deadline for completing the survey isMay 16, 2017! Give your users the opportunity to learn building and programming robots at the library!

What is a RoboClub?

In 2016, the Novateca program equipped 7 public libraries with robotics kits and facilitated the opening of robotics clubs in the libraries of Causeni, Falesti, Rezina, Teleneşti, Drujba, Izbiste and Voinova. With the support of community volunteers, librarians train children and young people in robot programming activities, encouraging them to apply STEM knowledge and develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Since robotics clubs opening, over 200 users were trained in coding and programming of robots at public libraries.

In February, all seven library roboclubs participated in the FIRST LEGO League Moldovanational competition, where they demonstrated outstanding teamwork and critical thinking skills. The children impressed the jury with innovative solutions, and the teams from the Causeni and Falesti public libraries won special awards and competed in the international contest in Estonia, where the robotics team from Causeni won the special prize ‘Robot Mechanics’.

Robotic clubs have proven to be of interest to many audiences such as library visitors who have improved their school performance in STEM subjects, librarians who have diversified their library services offer for community members, public and media representatives who have intensively promoted the important achievements of library robotics teams.

Library Roboclubs Initiative:

Benefits: Successful applicants will have access to the following program content:

  • Trainings on how to program robots and facilitate delivery of an innovative library service in your library meeting the community members’ needs;
  • Robotics kits equipment and accessories;
  • Membership of a growing network of library leaders and innovators at regional and national level;
  • National and international opportunities for promotion and participation.

Commitment: The applicants commit to:

  • Develop or have in place viable partnerships with IT skilled library users, IT experts or IT volunteers to facilitate the delivery of the service;
  • Provide library cost-share to support the Robotics Clubs;
  • Dezvoltarea și asigurarea unor parteneriate viabile cu utilizatori ai bibliotecilor care dețin competențe IT, experți IT sau voluntari IT care vor facilita prestarea serviciului;
  • Provide the library service in a systemic manner meeting the library users’ needs;
  • Promote the successes of the library Robotics Clubs at local, regional and national level, using various communication channels.

Should you have questions related to the survey, please contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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