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Peer reviewedFleming, Lois D. – Catholic Library World, 1979
Information on the characteristics of the older adult, philosophic differences in concepts of service to this age group, information on the development stages of adulthood as a basis for program planning, and ideas on developing programs for older adults are included. (Author)
Descriptors: Coordination, Library Services, Needs Assessment, Older Adults
McClure, Charles R. – Online, 1980
Presents a planning guide for implementation of online services at a public library, consisting of: (1) identification of public service goals and online reference objectives, (2) needs assessment, (3) manipulating the political environment, (4) project description, (5) time schedule, (6) preliminary budget, and (7) evaluation. (SW)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Library Planning, Library Services, Needs Assessment
Little, Paul – 1986
This report describes the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library System's process of planning for a long-term literacy program for the metropolitan Oklahoma City/County area. The collection of data on community needs through interviews with local organizations and individuals and an extensive search of print and/or computerized information sources is…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Programs, Library Planning
Download full textSapir, Jeanne A. – 1994
The public library is a natural arena for intergenerational programs that can change "agist" attitudes by bringing older adults and youth together. This study determined the degree to which public libraries in western Pennsylvania perceive a need for programming for intergenerational programming, to what extent programs have been…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Age Groups, Attitude Change, Children
Talan, Carole – 1999
This book covers the steps involved in developing a library-based family literacy program, as well as questions of support and funding. Chapter 1 defines family literacy, provides historical perspective, and explains the need for such programs. Several well-established, successful family literacy programs are described in Chapter 2. Chapter 3…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs
American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD. – 1992
This videtape is a guide hosted by Judy Woodruff to starting and enhancing a library-based family literacy project. Librarians and literacy providers learn: how to do a needs assessment, how to build a team within the library; how to develop a community coalition; how business partners contribute to family literacy programs; and how to recruit…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Early Childhood Education
Denbighshire County Council, Mold (Wales). – 1996
The Public Libraries and Adult Independent Learners (PLAIL) Project was conducted in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Spain to identify the following: needs of adult independent learners; services required to meet those needs; extent to which those services rely on existing and new technology; and skills and competencies required to provide the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Computer Uses in Education, Delivery Systems
