Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 2 |
Descriptor
| Lifelong Learning | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Library Role | 4 |
| Library Services | 4 |
| Foreign Countries | 3 |
| School Libraries | 3 |
| Access to Information | 2 |
| Adult Education | 2 |
| Adult Literacy | 2 |
| Case Studies | 2 |
| Ethics | 2 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
Publication Type
| Collected Works - General | 7 |
| Books | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Numerical/Quantitative Data | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
| Adult Education | 1 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
Audience
| Media Staff | 1 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
Location
| Africa | 2 |
| Asia | 1 |
| California | 1 |
| Chile | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Cuba | 1 |
| European Union | 1 |
| Georgia Republic | 1 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| India | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Adult Education Act | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Direct linkCarstensen, Angela, Ed. – ALA Editions, 2011
Connecting teens to books they'll truly enjoy is the aim of every young adult librarian, and the completely revamped guide "Outstanding Books for the College Bound" will give teen services staff the leg up they need to make it happen. Listing nearly 200 books deemed outstanding for the college bound by the Young Adult Library Services Association…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Students, Reading Material Selection, Lifelong Learning, Young Adults
Download full textMonroe, Margaret E.; Heim, Kathleen M. – 1991
This booklet was prepared in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the watershed Adult Education Act of 1966, and in acknowledgement of the key role that libraries have played in U.S. adult education throughout the century. Written by library educators, the two commissioned papers that make up the booklet describe the role of public libraries in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Librarians
Peer reviewedSager, Donald – Public Libraries, 1992
Discussion of changes in the relationship between public libraries and school libraries presents the views of six public librarians on the role of public libraries in the improvement of public education. Highlights include children's programs, political involvement, adult literacy programs, an argument against involvement in public education, and…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Change, Childrens Libraries, Educational Improvement
Seidelin, Susanne, Ed.; Jensen, Thomas Skov, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2006
"Libraries and the fight against HIV/AIDS, poverty and corruption" takes up some of the big issues and major challenges facing the world: the HIV/AIDS pandemic, poverty and the reduction of it, and corruption and its counterpart transparency. The articles explore the role and responsibilities of libraries and information services, and…
Descriptors: Library Role, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Poverty, Access to Information
Seidelin, Susanne, Ed.; Hamilton, Stuart, Ed.; Sturges, Paul, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2004
The IFLA/FAIFE (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/Committee on Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression) Theme Report 2004 presents visions of how libraries can promote literacy and lifelong learning. The literacy process has to be recognised as inclusive of all ranges of communication, and it occurs at…
Descriptors: Literacy, Access to Information, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment
DeCandido, GraceAnne A., Ed. – 2001
This book presents 22 personal narratives in which library directors, program administrators, teachers, tutors, librarians, and adult learners explain firsthand how literacy programs at libraries across the United States have changed people's lives. The following narratives are included: "Gloria's Story: 'She Wanted Me to Be Somebody'";…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Community Education
Holford, John, Ed.; Jarvis, Peter, Ed.; Griffin, Colin, Ed. – 1998
This book contains 30 papers providing international perspectives on lifelong learning. The following papers are included: "Edgar Faure after 25 Years" (Roger Boshier); "Public Rhetoric and Public Policy" (Colin Griffin); "Lifelong Learning and the European Union" (Barry J. Hake); "Critical Perspectives and New…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Apartheid, Case Studies, Change Strategies
