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Tinnish, Diane – Emergency Librarian, 1995
Examines literature on latchkey children and public libraries, and reviews solutions to this issue. Presents four recommendations to help public libraries clarify their role in serving latchkey children: educate personnel regarding appropriate services, develop a written policy, reevaluate programs and services, become involved in a community task…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Latchkey Children, Library Personnel, Library Policy

McCook, Kathleen de la Pena – RQ, 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