Where Would We Be without Them? Libraries and Adult Education Activities: 1966-91.

McCook, Kathleen de la Pena

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Publication Date: 1992

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Where Would We Be without Them? Libraries and Adult Education Activities: 1966-91.

McCook, Kathleen de la Pena

RQ, v32 n2 p245-53 Win 1992

Reviews the role of public libraries in adult literacy and lifelong learning in the 25 years since the signing of the Adult Education Act. Discusses collaborative projects with other government agencies, and the public library's unique role of welcoming patrons whatever their educational needs might be. (43 references/notes) (EA)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Community Involvement, Cooperation, Corporate Support, Federal Programs, Grants, Library Role, Library Services, Lifelong Learning, Objectives, Professional Associations, Public Libraries, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Adult Education Act

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