Libraries

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Libraries

One Day I Will Make It This report looks at how libraries can encourage more persistent attendance at adult literacy programs by offering childcare and other he...
January 1, 2005 report
Libraries

New on the Shelf Programs that engage and employ teenagers in public libraries can benefit both young people and communities.
November 1, 2004 report
Libraries

As Long As It Takes This report explores promising approaches and chronic challenges that five libraries discovered in adult literacy programs they offered. ...
April 1, 2003 report
Libraries

I Did It For Myself What program features, teaching methods and student approaches can help adults stick with library literacy programs?
July 1, 2001 report
Libraries

So I Made Up My Mind This report offers an early evaluation of strategies to increase “learner persistence” among adults in library-based literacy programs. ...
July 1, 2000 report
Libraries

Library Power Executive Summary This report examines Wallace’s initiative to help school libraries improve services and expand their reach.
July 1, 1999 report
Libraries

Public Libraries as Partners in Youth Development A survey of public libraries looks at how they are trying to meet the needs of young people.
May 1, 1999 report