When UC Davis community design expert Randall Fleming gave a presentation recently on planning for a remote coastal town, folks drove as far as 100 miles to attend. He brought with him a piece of the university through a new campus outreach program called University in the Library. To Fleming, it seemed like the first time those attending had discussed together development, planning and actively shaping their community. Before leaving, he provided a reading list that continues to be in demand. That's what the new program is all about, say its creators. "The mission of the University in the Library program is to take university knowledge to isolated communities in California," says Charles Lacy, dean of University Extension at UC Davis. He launched the outreach effort last year in collaboration with state librarian Kevin Starr. Planning has begun for next spring and summer, when more UC Davis faculty speakers will hit the road. (Twelve traveled to the far corners of Northern California last May through October.) Rural communities will provide ideas to local libraries and the university will identify campus participants. "This program illustrates that successful outreach is an exchange between the university and the community that is beneficial to both," says Jessica Utts, associate vice provost for university outreach and the new program coordinator. For more details: http://www.aes.ucdavis.edu/outreach/. Media contacts: Jessica Utts, University Outreach, (916/530) 754-9444, jmutts@ucdavis.edu; Karen Watson, News Service, (916/530) 752-9842, kmwatson@ucdavis.edu.