"Libraries are places for people of all ages and abilities who want to read and learn. "
"Libraries…are permanent institutions in local communities that have many resources to support adult learning--for instance, accessible facilities, extensive referral systems and collections of books, technology, and access to a large group of potential tutors, including retirees and casual library users." Literacy and Libraries: Learning from Case Studies
Welcome to the Adult Literacy @ Your Library homepage. This page is managed by ALA's Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS). OLOS serves the Association by supporting and promoting literacy and equity of information access initiatives for traditionally underserved populations.
This adult literacy homepage is designed to help you easily access up-to-date resources, materials, and information related to literacy at ALA, literacy in libraries, and literacy in communities, both real and virtual. The adult literacy homepage at www.ala.org/literacy will also connect you to the literacy activities and events taking place on the national scene.
Adult Literacy Resources:
 Literacy Column by Lynne A. Price | ALA Committee on Literacy | National Literacy Day Tool Kit (pdf) | Collection Development | Curriculum and Instruction | Technology | Assessment | Tutor Issues | Learner Issues | Community Collaboration | Library Integration | Virtual Literacy Community
 Visit BuildLiteracy.org!
An interactive how-to web site for building and sustaining literacy coalitions, collaborations and partnerships.
For further information, please contact:
Dale Lipschultz
Literacy Officer, Office of Literacy and Outreach Services
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago Illinois 60611-2795
Fax: 312-280-3256
Phone: 800-545-2433 ext 3275 or 3211
dlipschu@ala.org
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