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Peer reviewedGaughan, Karen K. – Library Trends, 1986
Literacy Volunteers of America is described as a grassroots effort that has grown to national proportions. An overview of its development and case studies of library literacy projects in various states are provided, and recommendations are made for continued and future library participation in the literacy effort. (EM)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Functional Literacy
Peer reviewedAxam, John A. – Catholic Library World, 1983
Before specific role of the public library in eradicating illiteracy can be determined, each library must determine the extent of the problem in its community; determine what is already being done; and analyze the library's resources. Specific involvement and goals must be determined for services to teachers and students. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Functional Literacy
Peer reviewedColeman, Jean Ellen – Library Trends, 1986
Describes American Library Association's involvement in adult and literacy education from support for adult education programs to encourage reading in the 1920s to more recent emphasis on services to illiterates, the disadvantaged, and nontraditional users. Continued support from the association for literacy programs is expected to continue…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Functional Literacy, History
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1989
This pamphlet describes literacy programs currently in effect in Scandinavian countries and provides guidelines for the development of similar programs. Reasons for functional illiteracy in the industrialized world are discussed, and current and potential roles for public libraries in improving the situation are considered. Persons who are…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Functional Literacy
Peer reviewedGehlen, Ann R. – Library Trends, 1986
Using a broad definition of literacy as the skills needed to function effectively in society, the public library's role in providing job information is described. Specific examples of services providing career choice or change information, job-hunting skills, and career development skills in a number of public libraries are provided. (EM)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Career Guidance, Community Information Services, Employment Services
Peer reviewedAlford, Thomas E. – Catholic Library World, 1985
This article discusses the problem of adult illiteracy and offers guidelines to assist librarians in developing adult literacy programs based on results of the Los Angeles Public Library's Library Adult Reading Project. Federal and state funding, partnerships, plan of action, personnel, materials, operations, and equipment are covered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Federal Aid
Gannett Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1990
The first of two conferences on adult literacy focused on what needs to be done to give all nonreading U.S. adults the chance to learn to read, write, and do basic math. The number of adults seeking help in learning basic skills far exceeds the capacity of current adult literacy services to help them. Barriers to remedying the problem include lack…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Basic Skills
