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Download full textSzudy, Thomas; Byrnes, Jane, Ed. – 1990
This publication outlines approaches librarians may take to begin a literacy program in a public library or a literacy coalition in the community, and provides guidelines for writing a successful literacy grant application to fund the coalition. Ways in which a library may advance literacy and serve patrons for whom English is a second language…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs, Grantsmanship
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1986
This handbook is designed to provide a comprehensive reference source about adult illiteracy for Michigan public librarians, whether or not they currently work with local literacy councils. Introductory material provides listings of members of the Michigan State Legislative Council and Library of Michigan Board of Trustees, and a listing of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Books
Mattair, Valerie Lennox, Comp.; Broderick, Bridgid, Comp. – 1996
Funded by the Library Services and Construction Act, the 1997 Florida Library Youth Program is an extension of the successful and long-running Florida Summer Library Program to help librarians provide year-round programs for elementary school-aged children. The goal of the program is to introduce children to the library and its services, and to…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Library Services
Edgar, Jim; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1986
Presents papers from Illinois State Library and Shawnee Library System's "Libraries on the MOVE" conference focusing on how libraries can impact economic/cultural climate of an area. Topics addressed included information services of rural libraries; marketing; rural library development; library law; information access; interagency…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Information Technology, Library Role
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This report provides an examination of literacy activities supported by 245 grants awarded to public and state libraries under the Library Literacy Program, Title VI of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), during fiscal year 1987. Following an overview of the Library Literacy Program, projects are reviewed and categorized according to…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Federal Aid, Financial Support
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. for Libraries and Community Learning. – 1995
The purpose of this long-range plan is to describe the status of library development in Wisconsin, the needs and problems of libraries, and the possible ways of meeting these needs over the next 5 years. The plan reflects reports submitted to the Division for Libraries and Community Learning staff, surveys, consultations with librarians and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Cooperation, Library Development
