Papers by Shelley Quezada
This digest discusses some of the challenges facing libraries in the area of service to adults le... more This 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. It also outlines actions that participants at the 1991 White House Conference on Libraries and Information Service, as well as others, may follow.
This national literacy conference focused on the issues of developing community collaborations at... more This national literacy conference focused on the issues of developing community collaborations at the state and local levels, motivating constituent libraries to be more involved in literacy, technology-assisted learning, family literacy, workforce literacy, rural literacy, and issues involved in the administration of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) Title VI. * developing community collaborations at the state and local levels * motivating constituent libraries to be more involved in literacy * technology-assisted learning * family literacy * workforce literacy * tural literacy * issues around administration of LSCA Tide VI Strengthening a national network for library literacy raquires state library agencies to build an infrastructme at the state level which will promote a role for the library as an accepted panner in the educational community. With increased funding for literacy under LSCA, library programs must continue to demonstrate coalition building and collaboration with other community providers. The federal govemment has recognized the library's traditional role in ptomoting literacy within the family. Libraries must respond by putting into practice those models which are proven through research aral evaluation to be most effective. The goal of universal literacy will continue to elude us unless we integrate our diverse agendas into a collective strategy. The library community must renew its commitment to a more aggressive role witch will open up the world of books and information to a continually evolving group of library users. In doing so, we promote ow historical mission to provide lifelong learning opportunities to every member of the community. Acknowledgements: A list which acknowledges support for the planning, development and execution of this event is only slightly shorter than the proceedings. However, heartfelt thanks must go to the following: Sharon Ganger and Rod Macdonald of the Library of Michigan; Howard Boksenbaum, Dot Frechette, Sheila Carlson and Bruce Daniels of the Rhode Island Department of State Services. To the planning team (both official and unofficial) which included:
Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
This report summarizes the proceedings of a meeting which was convened to build a network of cont... more This report summarizes the proceedings of a meeting which was convened to build a network of contact people to discuss current models of library-based literacy programs, and to focus on resolutions to be taken back to the states for the upcoming White House Conference in 1991. The almost 100 participants in the forum included state library staff members, adult education providers, state librarians, members of the U.S. Department of Education, and professionals from both the public and the academic library communities. This report begins by discussing the planning of the forum, the growing federal priority for literacy, and legislation recently passed by the U.S. Congress. Forum activities are then summarized, including issues identified through a survey of state library personnel prior to the conference which served as the basis for workshops; the opportunity to learn more about federal legislation provided by Congressman Donald Payne and Senator Paul Simon; a keynote address by Gary Strong, State Librarian of California; sessions with Title VI Program officers Barbara Humes and Carol Cameron; controversy raised by statements made by Joan Seamon, recently appointed Director of the U.S. Department of Education's Division of Adult Literacy, whIcr, relegated the library to the role of a support agency rather than an educational agency in itself; and a lively, interantive discussion of some of the important concerns raised during the forum which was facilitated by Debra Wilcox Johnson from the University of Wisconsin. Four recommendations deemed to be the most important by forum participants are then presented, and a summing up of continuing concerns for the library community concludes the report. (BBM)
This digest discusses some of the challenges facing libraries in the area of service to adults le... more This 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. It also outlines actions that participants at the 1991 White House Conference on Libraries and Information Service, as well as others, may follow.
Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Catholic Library World, 1986
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Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
This handbook records the joint planning process for development of a family literacy program sui... more This handbook records the joint planning process for development of a family literacy program suited to each of six Massachusetts communities. Part 1 discusses the national background to collaborative projects, national educational goals and concept of family and intergenerational literacy programs, justification for family literacy, libraries' role in family literacy, and sources for funding and technical assistance. Part 2 focuses on the Community Collaborations for Family Literacy Project. It discusses background and need in Massachusetts, the state context, project design, project methodology, technical assistance and events, project evaluation, data gathering methods, impact, and evaluation results. Part 3 reports lessons learned: reasons for community participation, characteristics of successful collaboration, elements of successful collaboration, key elements of collaboration in support of family literacy, and barriers to collaboration. Part 4 provides steps for 3ocal communities to consider in the development of a collaborative project: guidelines for effective community collaborations, 3 steps for Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, 11 steps for state policy makers, and steps to teach collaboration skills. Appendixes include the following: 40-item annotated family literacy resource collection for parents and teachers, 44 resources for family literacy and community collaboration program development, 8 audio/video resources, and project instruments and agendas. (YLB)
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This report summarizes the proceedings of a meeting which was convened to build a network of cont... more This report summarizes the proceedings of a meeting which was convened to build a network of contact people to discuss current models of library-based literacy programs, and to focus on resolutions to be taken back to the states for the upcoming White House Conference in 1991. The almost 100 participants in the forum included state library staff members, adult education providers, state librarians, members of the U.S. Department of Education, and professionals from both the public and the academic library communities. This report begins by discussing the planning of the forum, the growing federal priority for literacy, and legislation recently passed by the U.S. Congress. Forum activities are then summarized, including issues identified through a survey of state library personnel prior to the conference which served as the basis for workshops; the opportunity to learn more about federal legislation provided by Congressman Donald Payne and Senator Paul Simon; a keynote address by Gary Strong, State Librarian of California; sessions with Title VI Program officers Barbara Humes and Carol Cameron; controversy raised by statements made by Joan Seamon, recently appointed Director of the U.S. Department of Education's Division of Adult Literacy, whIcr, relegated the library to the role of a support agency rather than an educational agency in itself; and a lively, interantive discussion of some of the important concerns raised during the forum which was facilitated by Debra Wilcox Johnson from the University of Wisconsin. Four recommendations deemed to be the most important by forum participants are then presented, and a summing up of continuing concerns for the library community concludes the report. (BBM)
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