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Holt, Leslie Edmonds; Holt, Glen E. – ALA Editions, 2010
Among public institutions, the library has great potential for helping the poor and disenfranchised. For many, the library is the only refuge for information, literacy, entertainment, language skills, employment help, free computer use and even safety and shelter. Experts Glen and Leslie Holt, with decades of service to inner city communities…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Lifelong Learning, Public Libraries, Library Services
Michigan State Library, Lansing. – 1983
Completed in accordance with the provisions of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), this agreement outlines the criteria to be used in Michigan for determining adequacy of public library services and assessing programs and projects to be funded by LSCA Title I grants. Members of the Michigan Legislative Council, administrative…
Descriptors: Criteria, Economically Disadvantaged, Library Networks, Library Services
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on school and children's libraries which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Learning to Learn in the Street," a description by B. Lang (France) of "street libraries" and other institutions designed to introduce economically disadvantaged children to…
Descriptors: Children, Economically Disadvantaged, Foreign Countries, Information Services
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. State Library Services. – 1982
In accordance with the stated provisions of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), as amended, and related regulations, this basic state plan contains criteria for determining adequacy of public library services for persons residing in areas without services or with inadequate services, disadvantaged persons residing in areas with high…
Descriptors: Criteria, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Aid, Grants