國立虎尾科技大學 |

Academic libraries and public engagement with science and technology

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Academic libraries and public engagement with science and technology/ Eileen G. Harrington.
Author:	Harrington, Eileen G.,
Published:	Cambridge,, MA :Chandos Publishing, : 2019.,
Description:	1 online resource.
Subject:	Academic libraries - United States. -
Online resource:	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780081021248
ISBN:	9780081021255 (electronic bk.)

Academic libraries and public engagement with science and technology
Harrington, Eileen G.,

Academic libraries and public engagement with science and technology[electronic resource] /Eileen G. Harrington. - First editioin. - Cambridge,, MA :Chandos Publishing,2019. - 1 online resource. - Chandos information professional series. - Chandos information professional series..

Includes bibliographical references.

<P>1. Introduction; Background on the status of science literacy in U.S. -- why it is important 2. Makerspaces/Innovation Studios 3. Citizen Science 4. Data Visualization Labs and Communities of Practice 5. Instruction/Workshops 6. Cultural events 7. Collections/Information Management</p>

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.

ISBN: 9780081021255 (electronic bk.)Subjects--Topical Terms:

664540
Academic libraries
--United States.Index Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: Z675.U5

Dewey Class. No.: 027.7

Academic libraries and public engagement with science and technology
LDR:03697cam a2200301 a 4500 001 1000578
006 o d
007 cnu|unuuu||
008 201225s2019 mau ob 000 0 eng d
020 $a 9780081021255 (electronic bk.)
020 $a 0081021259 (electronic bk.)
020 $a 9780081021248
035 $a (OCoLC)1090539856
035 $a EL2020397
040 $a N$T $b eng $c N$T $d N$T $d OPELS $d UKMGB $d YDX $d OCLCF $d OL$
041 0 $a eng
043 $a n-us---
050 4 $a Z675.U5
082 0 4 $a 027.7 $2 23
100 1 $a Harrington, Eileen G., $e author. $3 1293255
245 1 0 $a Academic libraries and public engagement with science and technology $h [electronic resource] / $c Eileen G. Harrington.
250 $a First editioin.
260 $a Cambridge,, MA : $b Chandos Publishing, $c 2019.
300 $a 1 online resource.
490 1 $a Chandos information professional series
504 $a Includes bibliographical references.
505 0 $a <P>1. Introduction; Background on the status of science literacy in U.S. -- why it is important 2. Makerspaces/Innovation Studios 3. Citizen Science 4. Data Visualization Labs and Communities of Practice 5. Instruction/Workshops 6. Cultural events 7. Collections/Information Management</p>
520 $a 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.
588 0 $a Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 26, 2019).
650 0 $a Academic libraries $z United States. $3 664540
650 0 $a Academic libraries $x Relations with faculty and curriculum. $3 933730
650 0 $a Academic libraries $x Aims and objectives. $3 1002983
650 0 $a Science $x Study and teaching $z United States. $3 573616
650 0 $a Technology $x Study and teaching $z United States. $3 1002221
655 4 $a Electronic books. $2 local $3 554714
830 0 $a Chandos information professional series. $3 933702
856 4 0 $u https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780081021248