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Academic Libraries and Public Engagement With Science and Technology (Paperback)
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Academic Libraries and Public Engagement With Science and Technology (Paperback)
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
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Libraries have historically played a role as a community builder,
providing resources and spaces where knowledge can be archived,
shared and created. They can also play a pivotal role in fostering
the public's understanding of science and scientific processes.
From makerspaces to data visualization labs to exhibits, many
libraries already delve into scientific explorations and many more
could join them. Scientists often need to include "broader impacts"
goals in grant proposals, but they might not know where to begin or
feel that they do not have the time to devote to public engagement.
This is where libraries and librarians can help. Research in
science communication also supports tapping into libraries for
public engagement with science. Studies show that it is important
for scientists to present findings in an apolitical way-not
aligning with one solution or one way of thinking and not being
seen as an activist (Druckman, 2015; Jamieson & Hardy, 2014).
One of the core tenets of librarians and libraries is to present
information in a neutral way. Research also shows that Informal
conversations about science can have a greater effect on people
than reading about it online or hearing about it on the news
(Eveland & Cooper, 2013). Again, libraries can play a role in
fostering these types of conversations. Given this landscape, this
book will demonstrate concrete ways that libraries and librarians
can play a role in fostering public engagement with science. In
addition to background information on the current landscape of
public knowledge and understanding of science, it will also include
best practices and case studies of different types of programming
and services that libraries can offer. Often libraries do not jump
to mind when people think about science education or science
literacy, and many librarians do not come from a science
background. Literature on science programming and sharing science
is largely absent from the library field. This book will help give
confidence to librarians that they can participate in engaging the
public with science. At the same time, it will provide a conduit to
bring informal science educators, communication officers from
universities or research organizations who share scientific
discoveries with the public, and librarians together to explore
ways to align their work to promote scientific literacy for all.
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