Discussion of the need for library adult education as a component of public library reference services highlights trends (increase in adult population, technological changes) and their implications (continuing education for librarians), goals of library adult education, importance of instructional objectives, and evaluation. References and a…

A project was initiated to develop a cooperative relationship between local adult education programs and public libraries. It was hoped that this relationship would result in greater use of library services by undereducated adults. In return, it was anticipated that libraries would refer undereducated adults to adult education programs. While all…

The integration of library user education into the general education curriculum is discussed in 25 articles. Major areas covered include bridging the gap between high school and college; library skills in community colleges; library skills in colleges and universities; library use skills for off-campus programs; and issues related to…

This final performance report for The Free Library of Philadelphia's RDP (Reader Development Program) Tutor Orientation Project begins with a section that provides quantitative data. Actual accomplishments are then compared to the following project objectives for 1992-93: (1) provide information about RDP's advisory service to tutors and tutor…