Literacy Resources-Research and Initiatives

ALA Editions

The publishing imprint of the American Library Association, ALA Editions develops resources, mostly books, for the library and information services community.

As Long As It Takes: Responding to the Challenges of Adult Student Persistence in Library Literacy Programs

This interim report from the LILAA persistence study, conducted by MDRC and NCSALL, examines the period, starting in 2000, during which the programs developed plans to improve student persistence and began to implement service enhancements.

Even Anchors Need Lifelines: Executive Summary

The research underlying this seminal work indicates that public libraries are a vital part of the national adult literacy system.

Feliciter (vol. 49, no. 1; 2003)

The theme of this issue is Literacy in the 21st Century/Freedom to Read Week. This issue includes many articles on literacy work and programs in library settings.

Let Data Be Your Guide

This publication includes a series of tools, questionnaires, and lessons learning from the library field about planning for growth and development.

NCSALL Publications

Through print, electronic, and face-to-face communication, NCSALL ensures that its research results reach practitioners, policymakers, and scholars. Many of the NCSALL publications accessible from this site are PDF files.

Outcomes and Impacts of Adult Literacy Education in the U.S.

Through a qualitative analysis of 23 prior studies, researchers at Harvard’s National Center for the Study of Adult Learning conduct a thorough investigation into the outcomes and impacts of a variety of adult education programs.

Toward Equity of Access: The Role of Public Libraries in Addressing the Digital Divide

This report evaluates the importance of libraries in addressing the digital divide.