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Castelli, Jim – American Libraries, 1992
Explains the National Issues Forums (NIF), a nonpartisan program of public-issue discussions designed to enable citizens to have a more effective voice in U.S. politics. The role of libraries in the NIF is discussed; resources the NIF provides are described; and public relations benefits to libraries that participate are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Democracy, Discussion Groups, Library Role, National Programs
Barber, Peggy – American Libraries, 1997
The Communications Director of the American Library Association (ALA) offers five reasons librarians should claim literacy as their top professional mission: the "America Reads Challenge" to ensure that all 8-year-olds can read by the year 2000; the ALA's experience in literacy programs; the issue's universality; the success of past…
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Needs, Computers, Educational Objectives
