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Guernsey, Lisa; Prescott, Sabia; Park, Claire – New America, 2021
In the fall and winter of 2020, New America embarked on a snapshot study to gather data on how--or if--people were discovering, accessing, and using their public libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on materials that libraries made available online. Our findings, which include data from a national survey of 2,620 people, highlight…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Library Services
Wojtynska, Anna; Hoffmann, Lara; Sigmarsdóttir, Dögg; Marcinek, Ewa – Language and Intercultural Communication, 2022
The article discusses an artistic event "Emotions Icelandic Awakes" organized by the Reykjavik City Library as part of the national celebrations for Icelandic Language Day. It examines the potential of affording genuine attention to language as a matter of emotional inquiry for the process of intercultural exchange. We reflect on the…
Descriptors: Creativity, Public Libraries, Foreign Countries, Indo European Languages
Yoho, Deborah W. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
A deeper understanding of reading as more than a set of word-attack and decoding skills may help to guide public librarians seeking to fully implement the ethical professional standard of equitable access to information for everyone, including marginalized patrons such as adults experiencing homelessness. As public libraries respond to questions…
Descriptors: Adults, Homeless People, Public Libraries, Library Role
Rainie, Lee – Pew Research Center, 2016
The majority of Americans think local libraries serve the educational needs of their communities and families pretty well and library users often outpace others in learning activities. But many do not know about key education services libraries provide. This report provides statistics on library usage and presents key education services provided…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Role, Library Services, Library Materials
Bolstad, Rachel – New Zealand Council for Educational Research, 2016
This report evaluates a game coding workshop offered to young people and adults in seven public libraries round New Zealand. Participants were taken step by step through the process of creating their own simple 2D videogame, learning the basics of coding, computational thinking, and digital game design. The workshops were free and drew 426 people…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Libraries, Workshops, Coding
Nasiruddin, Md. – Online Submission, 2013
Each night, around 20,000 people--both adults and children--make the streets of Dhaka (the capital city of Bangladesh) their home. Living amongst the noise, rubbish, and traffic, thousands of families walk down the streets of Dhaka, looking for a safe place to rest for just a few hours each night. Trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty, the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Homeless People, Emergency Shelters
Stanziola, Javier – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2010
Public libraries have traditionally provided key inputs to support lifelong learning. More recently, significant social and technological changes have challenged this sector to redefine their role in this field. For most public libraries in Europe this has meant continuing their role as providers of information and advice while increasing services…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Public Libraries, Foreign Countries, Influence of Technology

Heim, Kathleen M. – RQ, 1986
As background for defining public library adult services in the 1980s the perceived role of the public library in the United States since its inception is summarized and changing definitions are analyzed. Data collection and analysis plans for the Adult Services in the Eighties Project are described. (EM)
Descriptors: Adults, History, Library Planning, Library Role
Perkins, John W.; And Others – 1977
Designed for the training of a newly appointed branch librarian as well as for general background on the function of a branch library for the entire staff, this publication was written as a comprehensive guide to the administration of a branch library. Specific chapters focus on: (1) administrative goals and activities, (2) organizational…
Descriptors: Adults, Branch Libraries, Check Lists, Children

Tilley, C. M. – International Library Review, 1984
Report on the role of public library services in adult literacy education highlights the nature of service clientele, literacy program development in the United States and Australia, literacy research projects, patterns of service, library collection development, and librarian training. Footnotes are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Adults

McCallan, Norma J. – Catholic Library World, 1980
Discusses 10 ways state libraries can help combat illiteracy: as planner, initiator/catalyst, trainer, coordinator, resource back-up, demonstrator, disseminator/publicizer, funder, supporter of good public education, and consultant. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Adults, Illiteracy, Library Role, Library Services
Dobrinina, Natalia Y., Ed.; And Others – 1975
These papers on reading research in the socialist countries were delivered at a conference held in Budapest, Hungary, in October of 1974. Included are the text of the introductory address and papers on the following topics: (1) the library and society; (2) the library as it relates to students, teachers, and engineers; (3) the role and…
Descriptors: Adults, Conference Reports, Fiction, Information Needs
Lebby, D. Edwin – 1976
This is the report of a 1975 survey study on the information needs of adults in the service area of the Eastern Shore Regional Library, conducted to provide data for improving public library services and for future library planning. A questionnaire containing 192 steps was used in interviewing a selected sample with fair demographic representation…
Descriptors: Adults, Educational Needs, Information Needs, Information Seeking
Eberhart, W. Lyle – American Libraries, 1976
Summarizes the major findings of the Gallup Survey and discusses their implications for public library planning. (PF)
Descriptors: Adults, Information Sources, Library Planning, Library Role

Lucas, Linda – RQ, 1979
Reviews the current dynamic nature of library service to the disabled and institutionalized, emphasizing that the concept underlying the provision of special materials, facilities, and programs for such persons is not essentially different from that which underlies service to other adults: the librarian's role is to serve as intermediary between…
Descriptors: Adults, Bibliographies, Information Needs, Institutionalized Persons
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