Astronomical Libraries Make the Future Happen: Support to Public Communication of Science as Part of the Library Mission
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Abstract
Despite the advent of the electronic age and the wide dissemination of
information of all kinds via the Internet, the specialized library can and will become
an active pole in the knowledge-based society. By exploiting their scientific authority
and consequent validation of information accuracy, libraries can build a bridge between
science and the public.
The “Declaration Concerning the Evolving Role of Libraries in Research Centres”
(2007) describes a moment of great impetus in the professional activity of librarians but
is also a cry of alarm for the unique situation of the libraries in research centres.
This presentation will consider the theoretical context of this point of view and
focus on libraries in main European research centres. Particular attention will be paid to
their relationship with the dissemination of scientific information to the general public
and their role in public outreach.
Coverage
Library and Information Services in Astronomy VI: 21st Century Astronomy Librarianship, From New Ideas to Action
All editors
Isaksson, E. ; Lagerstrom, J. ; Holl, A. ; Bawdekar, N.
Volume
433
Start page
33
Conferenece
Library and Information Services in Astronomy VI: 21st Century Astronomy Librarianship, From New Ideas to Action
Conferenece place
Pune
Conferenece date
14-17 febbraio, 2010
Issn Identifier
1050-3390
Rights
open.access
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