Building Community: Pairing Science Book Discussions with an Online Network
René Tanner, Arizona State University Libraries

Send out a press release.

Schedule
your
University
Calendar.

asu
library
guides
Advertise through your library.

Start with an idea.
Mix it up and
invite authors
occasionally.
ASU Science
Book Discussion

Hold your book discussion.

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Science &
Technology

Use social media
to spread the word.

Invite attendees to additional events
to build community.

Tips for Success

Let it grow.

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• Establish and verbalize discussion etiquette.
• Prepare discussion questions.
• Encourage attendees to lead a discussion.
• Encourage book suggestions and create online polls for
feedback.

• Establish a relationship with a local bookstore for discounts on
club books.
• Look for book ideas through book reviews in The Guardian,
Scientific American, and The New York Times.

libguides.asu.edu/sciencebookdiscussion

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