Academic libraries and public engagement with science and technology /

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 visualiza...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Harrington, Eileen G. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, MA : Chandos Publishing, [2019]
Edition:First editioin.
Series:Chandos information professional series.
Subjects:
Academic libraries > United States.
Academic libraries > Relations with faculty and curriculum.
Academic libraries > Aims and objectives.
Science > Study and teaching > United States.
Technology > Study and teaching > United States.
Biblioth�eques universitaires > �Etats-Unis.
Biblioth�eques universitaires > Relations avec le corps enseignant et le programme d'�etudes.
Biblioth�eques universitaires > Finalit�es.
Technologie > �Etude et enseignement > �Etats-Unis.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > Archives & Special Libraries.
Academic libraries
Academic libraries > Aims and objectives
Academic libraries > Relations with faculty and curriculum
Science > Study and teaching
Technology > Study and teaching
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • <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>

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