Home

www.BuildLiteracy.org is partnership building website designed to help libraries improve and expand literacy services and programs. The website features information, materials, and resources about how libraries, local agencies, and corporate partners work together to build stronger community-based literacy partnerships and more literate communities.

The website includes examples of sound literacy practices collected from libraries across the country. Additional content for the site is provided by ALA, the Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center (www.ilrdc.org), the National Institute for Literacy (www.nifl.gov), and Literacy USA (www.naulc.org).

BuildLiteracy.org is administered by the American Library Association's (www.ala.org) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (www.ala.org/olos; www.ala.org/literacy) and generously funded by Verizon (www.verizonreads.net).

Find out more:
Read the latest press release
BuildLiteracy Frequently Asked Questions

More about BuildLiteracy:

BuildLiteracy FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions about BuildLiteracy

The Capacity Building Tool Kit

The Capacity Building Tool Kit is designed to be dynamic and content-rich. Currently, the Tool Kit includes information about Meeting Community Needs, Demonstrating Financial Commitment, and Supporting Partnerships and Advocacy. In just a few months, when the Tool Kit is fully operational, you will be able to browse and select the materials and resources you need to build literacy @ your library and in your community. The Capacity Building Tool Kit will include information about program design and evaluation, outreach efforts, community collaboration, technology, public relations, and grant writing.

BuildLiteracy Handouts

Much more information can be found in these handouts from past conferences and workshops.

BuildLiteracy Library Survey

Please fill out a short survey to help us understand how you provide literacy services, who you partner with, and what you need.

American Library Association Press Release 6/30/2004

Read the latest press release