Descriptor
| Adult Programs | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Library Services | 5 |
| Library Planning | 3 |
| Library Extension | 2 |
| Adult Basic Education | 1 |
| Adult Education | 1 |
| Adult Literacy | 1 |
| Adult Students | 1 |
| Agency Cooperation | 1 |
| Beginning Reading | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Bodart, Joni Richards, Ed. | 1 |
| Cassell, Marianne K. | 1 |
| Crocker, Maureen | 1 |
| Durrance, Joan C. | 1 |
| Frey, Amy Louise | 1 |
| Heim, Kathleen M. | 1 |
| Painter, Chris | 1 |
| Rubin, Rhea J. | 1 |
| Spigel, Saul | 1 |
| Weibel, Marguerite Crowley | 1 |
Publication Type
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 7 |
| Media Staff | 6 |
| Community | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
| Vermont | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Bodart, Joni Richards, Ed. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
This supplement/newsletter contains booktalks, news, and other information of interest to librarians and adult readers. This issue includes reviews of fiction and nonfiction books for adults; an article, "How I Turned into a Booktalker--Overnight!" by Kaite Mediatore; and a new feature, "Talking with the Talkers," which focuses…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Book Reviews, Fiction, Newsletters
Frey, Amy Louise; Spigel, Saul – Library Journal, 1979
Describes the organization and administration of a program designed to educate adults in the use of a library. The program, which is offered as a series of six workshops led by department members, uses library facilities and library generated materials. (JVP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Guidelines, Library Services
Painter, Chris; Crocker, Maureen – 1991
This intent of this publication is to provide a comprehensive list of resources for librarians to use in planning special programs geared for adults in the public library. Resources, as the term is used here, are ready-made program sources including speakers, films, and multimedia presentations. It is noted that the guide is designed to serve as a…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Check Lists, Educational Resources, Library Planning
Download full textCassell, Marianne K. – 1983
This manual offers guidelines for developing adult programming in Vermont public libraries as a means of bringing many people together to exchange ideas, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Sections cover reasons for providing adult programming; the need for well-chosen and organized book collections; the persons who should be responsible for…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Library Extension, Library Services, Program Development
Peer reviewedDurrance, Joan C.; Rubin, Rhea J. – Public Libraries, 1989
Presents an overview of the National Endowment for the Humanities sponsored Let's Talk about It Program. The intended audience is examined, the role of the scholar analyzed, and the special responsibilities of the discussion leader delineated. Results of the program are evaluated and suggestions for planning a program are offered. (six references)…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Discussion Groups, Financial Support, Humanities
Weibel, Marguerite Crowley – 1984
This handbook for librarians and adult basic education (ABE) teachers examines existing and potential library-literacy connections. Chapter I discusses methods and criteria for selecting and evaluating books for new readers. Both readability levels and the quality of books are considered. The second chapter examines the library's general…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Heim, Kathleen M. – 1990
The American Library Association's (ALA) Adult Services in the Eighties (ASE) project was undertaken to supply information about areas of current and unique concentration to aid librarians in identifying, describing, and planning the scope of adult services in their own libraries. The ASE project updates a study conducted in 1954--the most recent…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Library Extension, Library Planning, Library Services
