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Library Links: Putting Science and Publics Together

Learn how libraries, like Las Vegas-Clark County, New Orleans, and San Francisco Public Libraries, are connecting the scientific community with the public through curated materials, outreach programs, and staff training. Discover examples from the field and the importance of making science accessible through plain language materials.

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Library Links: Putting Science and Publics Together

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  1. Library Links: Putting Science and Publics Together Shirley M. Malcom

  2. LIBRARY LINKS Roots of AAAS Interest in Libraries • Historical • Programmatic • Audience

  3. LIBRARY LINKS “Trunks to Nets” • Sharing quality science books • Science Books & Films is born!

  4. LIBRARY LINKS SB&F: In Print and Online

  5. LIBRARY LINKS Providing Science to Broad Audiences Producing What We Could Not Find

  6. LIBRARY LINKS AAAS and Plain Language Materials

  7. LIBRARY LINKS Recognizing “Good Work”

  8. LIBRARY LINKS AAAS Case Study: Science Plus Literacy for Health

  9. LIBRARY LINKS Linking complex ideas to concrete examples

  10. LIBRARY LINKS Human Genome Project • “Esoteric” ideas related to the legal, ethical, and social issues surrounding the HGP • Making HGP relevant through vignettes

  11. LIBRARY LINKS Outreach Tied to Products • Video • Discussion with scientists/health professionals • Links to community groups (libraries, senior citizens, faith-based groups, museums)

  12. LIBRARY LINKS The Science Inside

  13. LIBRARY LINKS Libraries • Knowledge of materials • A trusted source • Knowledge of community and audiences • Effective approaches

  14. LIBRARY LINKS Healthy People Library Project

  15. LIBRARY LINKS Examples from the FieldLas Vegas-Clark County Library District

  16. LIBRARY LINKS Examples from the FieldNew Orleans Public Library

  17. LIBRARY LINKS Examples from the FieldSan Francisco Public Library

  18. LIBRARY LINKS Training for Staff and Volunteers

  19. LIBRARY LINKS Involving the Scientific Community • As reviewers • As authors • As outreach volunteers

  20. LIBRARY LINKS The Nature of Science

  21. LIBRARY LINKS Acknowledgments • Department of Energy, Office of Health and Environmental Research • NIDA • NIH, SEPA • SB&F staff • Marty McGihon • Our library and scientist partners

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