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Supporting lifelong learning in public libraries across Europe

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Title:

Supporting lifelong learning in public libraries across Europe

Author(s):

Juliet Eve, Margo de Groot, Anne-Marie Schmidt

Journal:

Library Review

Year:

2007

Volume:

56

Issue:

5

Page:

393 - 406


ISSN:

0024-2535


DOI:

10.1108/00242530710750581

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present findings from the European project PuLLS (Public Libraries in the Learning Society), funded by the EU's Socrates programme. Design/methodology approach – Describes a piece of action research, outlining the development and implementation of a model for delivering open learning to adult library users.

Findings – Details of the model, and the course developed and offered by partner libraries are described. Results suggest there is a significant role for libraries to play in supporting both ICT skills and wider information literacy learning.

Practical implications – Sharing of results may be useful for public libraries wishing to develop open learning facilities/develop audiences for lifelong learning. Suggests that libraries are beginning to move from a passive access approach to supporting learning to a more active approach in delivering library-generated content themselves.

Originality/value – The paper offers insights into supporting lifelong learning in public libraries across Europe.

Keywords:

Communication technologies, Europe, Information literacy, Lifelong learning, Public libraries


Article Type:

Case study


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/00242530710750581

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