New audiences for old books: Using astronomy archives in school outreach activities

New audiences for old books: Using astronomy archives in school outreach activities

The Royal Astronomical Society promotes the study of astronomy and geophysics and has recently committed to increasing public engagement with new audiences. The librarian, Sian Prosser has worked with the outreach, education and diversity officer, Sheila Kanani, to put the scientific archives of the...

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Main Authors: Prosser Siân, Kanani Sheila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201818612010
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