Astronomy for Everyone! — The Library of ArcetriAstrophysical Observatory and the Public:An Example of Integration of Information Resources

摘要

This talk illustrates how a research library can work in the publiccommunication of science. It describes some experiences at Arcetri Astrophysi-cal Observatory library in the dissemination of astronomical information for thegeneral public. Particular attention is devoted to (1) the integration of infor-mation resources to support public outreach to children; and (2) the use of thehistorical archives for the dissemination of the history of astronomy.