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Table 1

STEM resources and services in academic libraries

STEM resource	Description	Contribution	References
Books and e-resources	Print and electronic books, journals, Research4Life, Taylor and Francis, Emerald databases	Provide foundational and advanced STEM content for study and research	Haleem et al. (2022), Rzyankina (2024), Sari et al. (2022)
Learning spaces	Makerspaces, learning labs, workshops, and study areas	Facilitate hands-on experimentation, creativity, and collaborative learning	Kay and Buxton (2024), Mørch et al. (2023)
Technology facilities	Computers, 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering tools, and HPC “Para Kilimanjaro”	Enhance digital literacy, computational skills, and access to advanced tools	Munir et al. (2025)
Outreach programs	Science fairs, STEM ambassador programs, exhibitions, and community partnerships	Foster public engagement and early STEM exposure in schools and communities	Coleman and Graham (2025), Lachebo et al. (2024), Prabhakar et al. (2025)
Capacity building	STEM workshops for girls, coding classes, research support sessions	Empower underrepresented groups and strengthen STEM competencies	King et al. (2024), Lachebo et al. (2024)
Collaborations and networks	COTUL, Book Aid International, Tanzania Library Association (TLA)	Promote resource sharing, access to global STEM content, and professional partnerships	Markle et al. (2022), Weiss et al. (2025)

STEM resource	Description	Contribution	References
Books and e-resources	Print and electronic books, journals, Research4Life, Taylor and Francis, Emerald databases	Provide foundational and advanced STEM content for study and research	Haleem et al. (2022), Rzyankina (2024), Sari et al. (2022)
Learning spaces	Makerspaces, learning labs, workshops, and study areas	Facilitate hands-on experimentation, creativity, and collaborative learning	Kay and Buxton (2024), Mørch et al. (2023)
Technology facilities	Computers, 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering tools, and HPC “Para Kilimanjaro”	Enhance digital literacy, computational skills, and access to advanced tools	Munir et al. (2025)
Outreach programs	Science fairs, STEM ambassador programs, exhibitions, and community partnerships	Foster public engagement and early STEM exposure in schools and communities	Coleman and Graham (2025), Lachebo et al. (2024), Prabhakar et al. (2025)
Capacity building	STEM workshops for girls, coding classes, research support sessions	Empower underrepresented groups and strengthen STEM competencies	King et al. (2024), Lachebo et al. (2024)
Collaborations and networks	COTUL, Book Aid International, Tanzania Library Association (TLA)	Promote resource sharing, access to global STEM content, and professional partnerships	Markle et al. (2022), Weiss et al. (2025)