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Peer reviewedMohrhardt, Foster E. – RQ, 1975
The recent resurgence of interest outside the library field in independent study and the development of formal programs for nontraditional study provide new opportunities for public libraries to serve the independent learner. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Independent Study, Library Extension, Library Role
Peer reviewedMavor, Anne S.; And Others – RQ, 1976
Describes the development and evaluation of a project, directed by the College Entrance Examination Board, in which the public library serves as a center for adult independent learners. (PF)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Demography, Formative Evaluation, Independent Study
Peer reviewedNaismith, Rachael – RQ, 1982
Discusses programs of three libraries utilizing information and referral techniques to provide library services to migrant farm workers--Fresno County Public Library, California; Stanislaus County Public Library, California; and Cumberland County Library, New Jersey. Problems including illiteracy, physical inaccessibility, and lack of English…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Hispanic Americans, Information Services, Library Extension
