[Michlib-l] Adult Literacy Programming in Public Libraries

[Kristy Cooper]

Are you interested in doing something with adult literacy at your library
but not sure where to start? I wanted to share a new FREE resource I
created about supporting and starting adult literacy programs in public
libraries: http://salipl.org.  This website includes information on why
public libraries are perfect for supporting adult literacy, success stories
from libraries that have implemented programs and information about working
with adult learners.  In the "Program Toolkit" portion of the website,
there is an outline of all the steps involved in connecting with Adult
Literacy programs in your area, building a literacy collection, finding
potential tutors, setting up tutor training, advertising for learners,
doing assessments, learner placement, tutoring session logistics and
keeping track of learners and tutors.

The site has example presentations that you can adapt for potential tutors
and other stakeholders as well as templates for just about all the
paperwork you could possibly need dealing with assessments, placement and
tracking.  I was able to make these all readily available thanks to the
generous people at Washtenaw Literacy.  There is a growing FAQ section and
everyone is welcome to send me questions through the site that I will be
happy to answer.

Also, if your library does programming with adult literacy, please contact
me and I will add your library's information to the site!

Salipl.org <http://salipl.org> also has a facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/saliplibraries
I'm hoping this can develop into a place for further dialogue about what we
can do to help the 30 million adults struggling to read in this country.


Thanks,

Kristy Cooper
salipl.org
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