In particular, how does one identify knowledgeable people who may be willing to answer?
Some university websites list members of staff who will answer questions from the press about their field. Those researchers might be receptive to questions from the public too.
(Also, reference desk librarians probably can’t answer most questions with their own knowledge, but might point you to people or sources that can.)
Some university websites list members of staff who will answer questions from the press about their field. Those researchers might be receptive to questions from the public too.
(Also, reference desk librarians probably can’t answer most questions with their own knowledge, but might point you to people or sources that can.)