ABSTRACT

Public libraries are information centers for communities, serving the needs of children and their families, seniors, veterans, and small businesses. Content analysis of rural public libraries shows that, based on the placement of information within their website, college planning information and programs are aimed at teens rather than adult learners. Prospective adult learners and other non-traditional students would benefit from programs and services designed to help them navigate the maze of requirements and processes for earning a college credential. This article advocates for the role of public libraries in advancing college literacy among adult patrons.

摘要

公共图书馆是社区的信息中心，服务于儿童及其家人、老年人、退伍军人和小型企业的需求。对农村公共图书馆的内容分析表明，基于信息在其网站上的放置，大学规划信息和项目针对的是青少年而不是成人学习者。未来的成人学习者和其他非传统学生将受益于旨在帮助他们驾驭获得大学证书的要求和流程的迷宫的计划和服务。本文提倡公共图书馆在提高成人读者的大学素养方面的作用。