Adult Learning and Use of Public Libraries: Four Case Studies.

Shirk, John C.

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ERIC Number: EJ344282

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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Adult Learning and Use of Public Libraries: Four Case Studies.

Shirk, John C.

RQ, v26 n1 p81-89 Fall 1986

Case studies and user surveys are examined to determine which resources are likely to be used by varied types of information seekers. The study develops a profile of how adults learn and the relevancy of public libraries to their learning project activities. (Author/EM)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Case Studies, Interviews, Lifelong Learning, Public Libraries, Questionnaires, Use Studies, User Needs (Information), User Satisfaction (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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