Supporting the Educational Interests of Adult Patrons through College-bound Programming

Public libraries are information centers for communities, serving the needs of children and their families, seniors, veterans, and small businesses. Content analysis of rural public libraries shows that, based on the placement of information within their website, college planning information and pro...

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Published inPublic library quarterly (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 41; no. 6; pp. 556 - 573
Main Author Hands, Africa S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Routledge 02.11.2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Academic readiness
adult learners
Adults
college literacy
Content analysis
higher education
nontraditional students
Public libraries
Rural areas
rural public libraries
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Summary:Public libraries are information centers for communities, serving the needs of children and their families, seniors, veterans, and small businesses. Content analysis of rural public libraries shows that, based on the placement of information within their website, college planning information and programs are aimed at teens rather than adult learners. Prospective adult learners and other non-traditional students would benefit from programs and services designed to help them navigate the maze of requirements and processes for earning a college credential. This article advocates for the role of public libraries in advancing college literacy among adult patrons.
ISSN:0161-6846
1541-1540
DOI:10.1080/01616846.2020.1834813