Alerts

Abstract

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 1990 as International Literacy Year. Activities in the UK are being handled and coordinated by ALBSU, the Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit, funded by grants from the Department of Education and Science and the Welsh Office. A 16‐page booklet, obtainable from ALBSU at Kingsbourne House, 229–231 High Holborn, London WC1V 7DA (01 405 4017) gives some uncomfortable statistics about the low levels of literacy and numeracy in the UK and describes ALBSU's aims and plans for Literacy Year, with details of local initiatives for activities. There are posters and stickers for libraries and others wishing to become involved in the improvement of literacy.

Citation

Ashworth, W. (1990), "Alerts", New Library World, Vol. 91 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb055618