Literacy Readiness Inventory

Literacy Readiness Inventory

The Literacy Readiness Inventory (LRI) will help you conduct an inventory of your library’s literacy and outreach services, resources, and community collaborations.

Your yes or no responses generate resources from the LRI library. These resources are related to your library’s specific needs and assets. The LRI library is an up-to-date, online collection that includes articles, web links, notes, and examples of sound literacy practices from libraries across the country.

There’s a feedback button at the bottom of each section of the LRI. We want to hear from you! Did you find the resources you were looking for? Were these materials useful? What else do you need? Finally, what can you contribute to the LRI library?

1. The library understands and supports the community’s literacy needs.
	Understanding community literacy needs includes:
	a. Conducting or participating in community-wide needs assessments or asset mapping activities to identify the range and location of community literacy resources and services; changing literacy needs and services in our communities; and gaps in current literacy services and programs.
	YES NO
	Supporting community literacy needs includes:
	b. Developing outreach strategies that bring literacy services to the community and the community to the library.
	YES NO
	c. Raising the community’s awareness of the library’s literacy services and advocating for increased local, state, and federal funding for adult literacy, family literacy, and English language services.
	YES NO
	d. Working with a wide range of community partners to meet the community’s literacy needs.
	YES NO
2. The library demonstrates a financial commitment to literacy and outreach services.
	A financial commitment includes:
	a. Literacy and outreach services in the library’s annual budget.
	YES NO
	b. Applies annually for additional funding to support literacy and outreach services and programs.
	YES NO
	c. The Friends of the Library (501-c-3) supports annual literacy-related fundraising.
	YES NO
3. The library provides literacy and outreach services.
	Outreach services include:
	a. The library operates and staffs a bookmobile and/or Mobile Lab.
	YES NO
	b. Distributes and maintains library literacy resources in the community.
	YES NO
	Literacy services and programs for multiple populations with distinct needs, including:
	c. Incarcerated and ex-offenders
	YES NO
	d. People with disabilities
	YES NO
	Information and referral services. The library maintains current information about community-based literacy programs and directs adult learners to:
	e. Job training and employment opportunities
	YES NO
	f. Voter registration and voting
	YES NO
	g. Immigration issues and INS procedures
	YES NO
	h. Citizenship classes
	YES NO
	i. Health care
	YES NO
4. The library provides access to technology
	a. Computers and technology-related information for adult learners at multiple skill levels.
	YES NO
	b. Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) for adults.
	YES NO
	c. Assistive technology for people with disabilities.
	YES NO