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Peer reviewedWelch, Alicia J.; Donohue, Christine N. – Public Libraries, 1994
Twelve community telephone surveys administered to the residents of 34 Connecticut towns measured their knowledge, attitudes, and use related to public library services. Results suggested needed improvements in collection development, the importance of location, and residents' willingness to pay more per year for library services. (SLW)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Geographic Location, Library Collection Development, Library Extension
Download full textLimberger, Marci – 1993
The New Britain Public Library (Connecticut) conducted a project that involved recruitment, collection development, tutoring, computer-assisted services, and English as a Second Language (ESL) services. The project served a community of 50,000-100,000 and targeted ESL learners. Tutoring was done one-on-one, in small groups, and in classes, using…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
