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Celano, Donna C.; Neuman, Susan B. – Educational Leadership, 2016
Because English language learners enter kindergarten at a distinct disadvantage, Celano and Neuman examine the role public libraries can play in rallying around these young children to better prepare them for school. The authors document a new program called Every Child Ready to Read, which recently launched in 4,000 public libraries across the…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, English Language Learners, School Readiness, Library Role
Gislason, Thora – Feliciter, 1996
Describes Alpha Ontario, an adult literacy center located in Toronto. Highlights include a historical background; collection development; adult basic education; marginalized or minority groups within the literacy movement; cataloging issues, including subject headings, classification, and language; public services, including outreach programs and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Cataloging, Classification