The History and Role of Libraries in Adult Literacy.

This exploration begins with the history of libraries in the United States, examining the ways in which Jefferson's library, the Library of Congress, and Benjamin Franklin's ideas about libraries intended to address public literacy levels and problems. Changes to the structure, function, and role of...

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Published in:	Community Literacy Journal Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 151 - 173
Main Author:	Horning, Alice
Format:	Article
Published:	Community Literacy Journal Fall2010
Subjects:	Public libraries Library of Congress English as a foreign language Community life Educational technology Community involvement Community-school relationships United States
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost