This document contains 41 case studies submitted to the Appalachian Adult Education Center by the staffs of four projects demonstrating library services to disadvantaged adults, in cooperation with adult basic education programs. Included in each case study is the coping skill area in which an individual need was recognized and met through the provision of appropriate library materials and services. The coping skill areas cover human relationships, career planning, home management, leisure, recreation, self understanding, religion, education, ethnic studies, drug abuse, health, legal aid, sexual relationships, and many other aspects of human life. (Author/CH)