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| author | Thull, James |
| author_facet | Thull, James Thull, James |
| collection | Education Resources Information Center |
| contents | Lifelong Learning: Libraries Promote Literacy throughout Communities Thull, James Lifelong Learning Tribally Controlled Education Information Skills Information Literacy American Indian Education College Libraries Access to Information Budgets Library Administration Tribal college and university (TCU) libraries try to be everything to everyone. In addition to the typical college students working on papers, they serve mothers with small children, faculty working on advanced degrees, and community members seeking photos or recordings of their ancestors. TCU's could not exist without their libraries; they would not be eligible for accreditation. TCU libraries support their diverse patrons in a multitude of ways. They serve as internet access points, promote literacy programs and lifelong learning, and teach information literacy skills. In this article, the author outlines challenges TCU libraries face such as shrinking budgets, rising costs, and adequate space, as they struggle to define their role in the information age. |
| format | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 2008 |
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| spellingShingle | Lifelong Learning: Libraries Promote Literacy throughout Communities Thull, James Lifelong Learning Tribally Controlled Education Information Skills Information Literacy American Indian Education College Libraries Access to Information Budgets Library Administration Lifelong Learning: Libraries Promote Literacy throughout Communities Thull, James Lifelong Learning Tribally Controlled Education Information Skills Information Literacy American Indian Education College Libraries Access to Information Budgets Library Administration Tribal college and university (TCU) libraries try to be everything to everyone. In addition to the typical college students working on papers, they serve mothers with small children, faculty working on advanced degrees, and community members seeking photos or recordings of their ancestors. TCU's could not exist without their libraries; they would not be eligible for accreditation. TCU libraries support their diverse patrons in a multitude of ways. They serve as internet access points, promote literacy programs and lifelong learning, and teach information literacy skills. In this article, the author outlines challenges TCU libraries face such as shrinking budgets, rising costs, and adequate space, as they struggle to define their role in the information age. |
| title | Lifelong Learning: Libraries Promote Literacy throughout Communities |
| topic | Lifelong Learning Tribally Controlled Education Information Skills Information Literacy American Indian Education College Libraries Access to Information Budgets Library Administration |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ807190 |