1. Science Libraries Promoting Science Julia Gelfand, UCI STELLA, January 2010 1

2. Expanding Library Services More than just bibliographic holdings, data, information seeking Now informatics - with emphasis on application & learning from practice Library as Place – Commons, Collaboratory, Laboratory, Exhibits, Theatre, Auditorium, Classroom, Technology Center Science Communication Public Understanding of Science Information Literacy – curriculum/content based with schools, programs, etc 2

3. Transitioning to new roles Affirming relevance to user communities Scholarly Communication & Science Communication Science in Films, Animation, Games, Exhibits, Literature, Virtual Worlds (Second Life, etc) Promoting new & emerging technologies Publicizing Science in broader community Participating in Speakers’ Bureaus 3

4. Extra Programs Popular Science – Gadgets, Entrepreneurial Directions, Patents, Current Events Library Outreach – –Role models for youth –Science Fairs – librarians as judges Poster Sessions from conferences in libraries Exhibits – promoting campus research or course work & projects; emphasizing visuals Bulletin Boards in & outside library Promoting News or Message Boards – Science Info Journal Reading Clubs – campus or external Book Reviews in the Sciences – even about biographical subjects – Famous Scientists, etc Science Fiction clubs Promote “Year of Science 2009”; 40 th anniversary of Earth Day, etc 4

5. Academic Programs Summer Programs – in CA: COSMOS for high school students; camps; intense programs for new graduate students; diversity programs to attract nontraditional students to science careers Senior Design classes Mentorship opportunities Career Fairs Student Chapters of Professional & Scholarly Societies – ex) IEEE, ACM, ACS, SPIE, ASEE, etc Partnering with Library or i-Schools Career Centers Exhibits 5

6. Community Outreach Public Schools – identify with a teacher, principal –Home School movement - community of parents, students, sponsors, etc Clubs - Philanthropic or charity groups –Rotary, Scouts, Big Brothers/Sisters, etc Bookstores – author signings, new content Scheduled activities or community calendar –Campus Homecoming events Public Libraries 6

7. After Hours Film Nights Game Nights & Competitions Adopt a lab with a tour Host a traveling exhibit Virtual tours and online or radio interviews – streaming capabilities Concerts – promoting relationship of science & music Poster Sessions Lectures & Programs Science Cafe 7

8. Science Café – Café Scientifique Library as campus host – promotes public understanding of science Sigma Xi – sponsorship Public Television – WGBN Boston – offers content & ideas for programs Local Press & Media for publicity Builds on National Press – NYT Science News, etc; National Academies Promotes campus faculty & research agenda Soundbites – no ppt presentations 8

9. More café focus Blends food & drink with discussion Encourages family nights Can partner with Science or Children’s Museums Frequency can vary Confirms Open Access in many ways 9

10. Science Education Opportunities to work with Schools of Education – Science Education is gaining momentum for national rankings, global competitiveness STEM initiatives are favorite directives of foundations & opportunities for partnerships Builds on Scientific Literacy – a critical component of information literacy, graphicacy, data deluge 10

11. Other Community Related STEM work: AAUW – local programs such as Expanding Your Horizons Diversity Programs promoting Women/Girls in Science Young Scientist programs Alliance for Education Can compete for & secure federal grants – Title II, NSF, etc Can develop partnerships with other community sponsors – Utility Companies, Banks, Law Firms, etc. 11

12. Additional Resources NSF Digital Library (NSDL) National Academy of Sciences & National Academy Press School Librarians Public Librarians Corporate/Special Librarians Leaders in the marketplace 12

13. So what are you doing in your Library? To promote science? How do we share this information? Is your Library Administration supportive? 13