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ERIC Number: EJ807190
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-5505
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Lifelong Learning: Libraries Promote Literacy throughout Communities
Thull, James
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, v20 n1 p26-29 Fall 2008
Tribal college and university (TCU) libraries try to be everything to everyone. In addition to the typical college students working on papers, they serve mothers with small children, faculty working on advanced degrees, and community members seeking photos or recordings of their ancestors. TCU's could not exist without their libraries; they would not be eligible for accreditation. TCU libraries support their diverse patrons in a multitude of ways. They serve as internet access points, promote literacy programs and lifelong learning, and teach information literacy skills. In this article, the author outlines challenges TCU libraries face such as shrinking budgets, rising costs, and adequate space, as they struggle to define their role in the information age.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education. P.O. Box 720, Mancos, CO 81328. Tel: 888-899-6693; Fax: 970-533-9145; Web site: http://www.tribalcollegejournal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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