Literacy
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We assist and promote libraries in helping children and adults develop the skills they need, including the ability to read and use technology, understanding that the ability to seek and effectively utilize information resources is essential in a global information society.
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ALA Literacy Clearinghouse
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Adult Literacy through Libraries
The American Dream Literacy Initiative
Introduction to the American Dream Starts @ your library project. For more than a century public libraries have been a cornerstone of the American Dream. Since January 2007, the American Library Association has funded 100 libraries in 28 states. This initiative is generously funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
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Engaging Multilingual Communities and English Language Learners in U.S. Librari…
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Literacy for All: Adult Literacy through Libraries
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Policy Manual
B.8 Services and Responsibilities of Libraries (Old Number 52)
B.8.1 Literacy (Old Number 50.6) B.8.1.1 Literacy and State Library Agencies (Old Number 50.6.1) B.8.1.2 Literacy and the Role of Libraries (Old Number 50.6.2) B.8.2