Meeting the Literacy Challenge: A Federal Perspective.

Mathews, Anne J.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1986

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Meeting the Literacy Challenge: A Federal Perspective.

Mathews, Anne J.; And Others

Library Trends, v35 n2 p219-41 Fall 1986

Focuses on federal efforts to fight illiteracy through library programs. Projects supported by two programs are described: the Library Services and Construction Act Title I Library Services Program, and the Library Research and Demonstration Program. Current federal library literacy activities are examined and ideas for the future are discussed. (EM)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, High Interest Low Vocabulary Books, History, Library Services, Literacy Education, Needs Assessment, Public Libraries

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Library Services and Construction Act

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