Libraries, Aid and Developing Countries: A closer look at literacy, publishing and library dev.
There are many issues surrounding the development of libraries in developing countries. The definitions of literacy vary around the world. In Africa some libraries have been developed to support oral traditions that still remain. Some publishing industry concerns and challenges are overviewed particularly in the African continent. Other issues addressed include book donation programs, collection development and aid for library development. Read more
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NCES Report - Thursday, July 05, 2007
This report presents findings on the literacy skills of incarcerated adults and analyzes the changes in these skills since the 1992 National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS). Read more
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STATISTICAL SUMMARY End of 2006 - Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Several years often elapse between the publication of an item of Scripture and its appearance in the Scripture Language Report.
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Results from the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy
This report measures health literacy among American adults including their ability to read, understand, and apply health-related information in English. To download, view and print the publication as a PDF file, please click on.
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Reflections on the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)
In late 2005 the U. S. government released its long-awaited report about the literacy skills of adults in the United States. Grant Lovejoy identifies some key findings of the study and notes their implications for ministry.
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