This handbook, produced by a project of the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), provides planning, topic, funding, and resource information to help public libraries in Minnesota, in collaboration with other education and community agencies, provides public adult programming in the humanities. Information was gathered…

Organizations and individuals who participated in an adult education workshop are listed and described. Publications and information sources in adult education are included. Instruction is given on how to apply for program or project funds. A section on searching skills and sources describes adult education magazines, information sources in state…

This bibliography, which is intended to assist prospective volunteers and volunteer recruiters, presents information on the current status of volunteerism and ways in which volunteers can be recruited, trained, and managed. Presented first is an annotated list of 22 articles and 8 books on the general topic of volunteerism. Among the topics…

This facilitator's guide explains how to lead a series of five sessions (study circles) designed to foster public dialogue and problem solving among citizens interested in meeting the challenges of community growth and development. The document begins with an introduction to the concept of study circles that examines the following: definition of…

These eight fact sheets, which are intended for teachers, administrators, and others interested in adult basic education and adult literacy, cover a wide range of topics related to adult learning and literacy. This document contains revised versions of fact sheets 0, 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 16, and 18. The following are among the topics discussed on the…