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Download full textRiddle, Wayne – 1987
This report provides background--including information on structure, funding levels, program evaluation and issues--on federal programs which provide financial or material assistance to public, school, and college libraries. Federal library grant programs are covered in the following categories: (1) aid to public libraries under the Library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedMcCook, 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
