Role of libraries in providing services to adults learning English

Series or Serial: ERIC NCLE digest

Publisher: National Clearinghouse on Literacy Education

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: 1990

Distributor: National Clearinghouse on Literacy Education, An Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse, Center for Applied Linguistics

Source Address: 1118 22nd Street, N.W.

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20037

Phone: (202)-429-9292

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: General

Physical Media: Print

Subjects: English (Second Language); Library Services

Abstract:
The digest discusses some of the challenges facing libraries in the area of service to adults learning English as a second language (ESL). It describes services provided for this population by some libraries, and suggests tools and approaches that other libraries can use. There are references.

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