8. Question related to training materials and mentoring

8.1 Where can I find practical materials for science shops?

8.2 How can I learn to run a science shop?

To the general overview of Frequently Asked Questions

8.1 Where can I find practical materials for science shops? 

A lot of science shops do have materials to train their staff or their students. Most materials are not translated (yet). But at the Living Knowldeg website you can find a Training programmes databasewith (translated) training materials (documents for download) in English, on:

• Community based research methods

• Science Shop administration

• Public Awareness

• Preparing a Science Shop project

• Carrying out a Science Shop Project

• Writing / publication of a science shop project

You can also raise your question for practical materials at the Living Knowledge list

8.2 How can I learn to run a science shop? 

If you want to learn more about science shops in practice you can check the Science Shop Toolbox.  On an occasional base (e.g. at Living Knowldge conferences in Europe, or CUexpo conferences in Canada short introduction courses (1 or several days) can be organised. These courses  will be announced on the Living Knoweldge list.

You can also contatc the International Science Shop Contact Point to express your interest for an individual mentoring programme offered by an experienced Science Shop that best suits your needs and profile.

You can also use the Living Knowledge list for questions and to learn from experienced science shops.

The reports of the SCIPAS project (especially report 1,2,3 and 6) are very informative to know more about running a science shop.