Libraries and Literacy

Florida Library Literacy Tip Sheets

• Tip Sheet 1 - Starting a Library-Based Adult Volunteer Literacy Program (28Kb pdf)
• Tip Sheet 2 - Why Library Literacy Programs? (Under Development)
• Tip Sheet 3 - Program Management – Fund-Raising Part I & II (39Kb pdf)
• Tip Sheet 4 - How the Literacy Program Fits Into the Library Culture (28Kb pdf)
• Tip Sheet 5 - Marketing the Adult Literacy Collection (26Kb pdf)
• Tip Sheet 6 - Successful Literacy Partnerships Part I & II (37Kb pdf)
• Tip Sheet 7 - Small Group Tutoring (28Kb pdf)
• Tip Sheet 8 - Student Participation (27Kb pdf)

The following groups will support your efforts. Your program should become a member of ProLiteracy America, Literacy Florida!, and the Florida Literacy Coalition. The State of Florida also provides training, technical assistance, and grants for library sponsored programs.

For more information about library literacy services and programs in Florida, contact Sandra Newell at snewell@dos.myflorida.com, or write to:

Sandra Newell
State Library and Archives of Florida
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250

Phone: 850.245.6624
Fax: 850.245.6643

These Tip Sheets have been funded in part under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida.