Activity-based Innovation and Operation Practice of Popular Science Education in Libraries: A Case Study of Summer Science Project in Overseas Libraries

Abstract

[Purpose/Significance] Based on the problems existing in the practice of popular science education in domestic libraries, such as single subject, narrow scope of application and low degree of social recognition, this paper explores the innovative path of popular science in public libraries, so as to promote the development of popular science research and practice in domestic public libraries. [Method/Process] Based on the background of popular science education in libraries in China, this paper defines popular science in libraries and related concepts, analyzes the typical cases of Summer Science project in American public libraries, and summarizes its main elements and operation mode. [Results/Conclusions] The popular science education projects in public libraries can improve the quality of activities, enlarge the audience group, form brand effect, enhance social benefits, and achieve the innovative development of popular science activities in library through trans-boundary cooperation, innovative publicity campaigns, and enriching the forms and themes of activities.

Keywords

• public library|popular science|summer science project|popular science education|public cultural services