Public libraries play a crucial role in disseminating knowledge to society. However, most of their users do not have the specialized knowledge to understand the new research findings. Providing plain language summaries (PLSs) in public libraries is a way to make the new research findings more accessible and understandable for the public. This article proposes a framework for providing PLSs as a new service in public libraries. Drawing from the literature on science and society, PLSs, and public libraries, a theoretical framework is developed. The findings suggest that public libraries can collect PLSs through different methods, such as professional teams, researchers, crowdsourcing, etc. Library newsletters, special publications, brochures, independent online databases, and social networks are among the most effective for making PLSs accessible to users. By proposing a framework for providing PLSs in public libraries, this study helps to bridge the gap between scientific research and the public.

翻译：公共图书馆在向社会传播知识方面发挥着关键作用。然而，大多数用户缺乏理解最新研究成果的专业知识。在公共图书馆提供简明语言摘要（PLSs）是使公众更易获取和理解新研究成果的途径。本文提出一个将PLSs作为公共图书馆新型服务的框架。基于科学与社会、PLSs及公共图书馆领域的文献，本文构建了一个理论框架。研究结果表明，公共图书馆可通过专业团队、研究人员、众包等多种方式收集PLSs。图书馆通讯、专题出版物、手册、独立在线数据库及社交网络是使用户最易获取PLSs的有效途径。通过提出在公共图书馆提供PLSs的框架，本研究有助于弥合科学研究与公众之间的鸿沟。