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MISTICA: EPA Online Dialogue

From: Yacine Khelladi ([email protected])
Date: Mon Aug 14 2000 - 15:44:55 AST

> > Libraries - Community Resource for Environmental Information?
> > Exploring Public Access To Environmental Information
> > A Dialogue Via the Internet
> >
> > Hosted by Information Renaissance
> > Managed by Environmental Law Institute
> > Funded by Environmental Protection Agency
> >
> > http://www.network-democracy.org/epa
> >
> > September 18 - September 29, 2000
> >
> >You are invited to participate in an online Dialogue that will explore how
> >the EPA can best make use of libraries for public access to environmental
> >information. Special emphasis will be given to electronic information and
> >how to improve its scope and utility.
> >
> >Our moderator is Steve Curwood who produces the National Public Radio
program
> >called "Living on Earth."
> >
> >The Dialogue will be structured around an online panel of experts including
> >librarians, environmental organizations, government officials, community
> >activists, and the EPA.
> >
> >There are three levels of participation in the Dialogue: panelists, a core
> >group of 50 who are involved daily, and up to 300 others who participate
> >as they
> >can.
> >
> >Panelists and participants will address the following set of questions:
> >
> > What environmental information does the community want?
> > Where is this information available - at the EPA or from state or local
> > sources?
> > Is information currently available on the Web or in print?
> > What can libraries do to assist citizens seeking environmental
> > information?
> > What information do they currently receive about EPA activities?
> > How do they receive environmental information it and can it be better
> > organized for easy public use?
> > How can public libraries be more effective in helping members of the
> > community get environmental information?
> > What could EPA do to help libraries provide environmental information
> > to the
> > public through the Internet?
> > How might the EPA web site be a more useful resource?
> >
> >
> >Results: A summary report will be shared across EPA and used as a basis
for
> >deciding whether to pursue the concept of developing partnerships with
> >libraries. If Dialogue participants endorse the idea that librarians can
> >serve as a bridge to communities for environmental data and information,
then > >EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation will seek to
develop pilot
> >projects.
> >
> >How the Dialogue works: The discussion is asynchronous, not conducted in
> >real time. People can participate at their convenience. The typical
> >participant will spend a few minutes a day reading messages, reviewing
> >background materials, and drafting comments.
> >
> >To participate simply register at the Dialogue Website:
> >
> > http://www.network-democracy.org/epa
> >
> >For more information: Please email Patricia Bonner, U.S. EPA:
> >[email protected] or Information Renaissance: [email protected] or
> >call: 1-888-638-5323.

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