Publish for Public: Making Science Accessible with Plain Language Summaries in Public Libraries

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Learn about the importance of plain language summaries (PLSs) in bridging scientific research and public understanding.
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Public libraries are exploring ways to provide plain language summaries (PLSs) alongside complex scientific research, aiming to bridge the gap between researchers and the general public. Methods include engaging authors, forming specialized teams, involving library users, using summarization tools, and collecting existing summaries from academic journals. Dissemination channels range from dedicated magazines and newsletters to online platforms, brochures, social media, and even audio formats, aiming to make scientific knowledge more accessible and comprehensible to a diverse audience.