Public Policy as a Factor Influencing Adult Lifelong Learning, Adult Literacy and Public Libraries.

Kathleen de la Peña McCook

Public Policy as a Factor Influencing Adult Lifelong Learning, Adult Literacy and Public Libraries.

University of South Florida

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Abstract

Public policies affecting the funding for adult lifelong learning and adult literacy through public libraries have created a framework for service that may be dissonant with the ideals of the transformational value of reading. This article reviews the current context for librarianship and adult lifelong learning and literacy programs in light of federal legislation. Ethical dilemmas of the work first ideology are presented. The librarian's capacity to foster an attitude of creation and recreation is presented. The role of education for librarianship in preparing graduates to understand the philosophical context of work with adult lifelong learners is addressed.

Original language	American English
Journal	Reference and User Services Quarterly
Volume	42
State	Published - Sep 1 2002

Keywords

adult literacy
public libraries
adult lifelong learning
literacy

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Library and Information Science

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