Libraries of science
A conference celebrating the role of libraries as key locations of scientific knowledge, from the seventeenth century to the present day.
At this one-day event, historians of science, librarians, book historians and rare book dealers will discuss the place of libraries in the diffusion of scientific information.
A series of talks and discussion sessions will cover topics from the evolution of institutional scientific libraries to the book collections of scientists. Spanning a range of scientific disciplines, and featuring the library collections of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ alongside those of other learned societies and individuals, we aim to highlight the role of libraries in collecting, preserving and disseminating scientific knowledge.
The programme will conclude with a keynote delivered by astrophysicist and author Karen Masters.
Attending this event
- To attend the conference in person, registration is essential. Please
- Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided
- For all enquiries, please contact library@royalsociety.org
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