Published In
Library Student Journal
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Literacy programs, Family literacy programs, Academic libraries
Abstract
The article discusses the creation of reading programs in academic and public libraries to encourage students to read for pleasure in the U.S. At the California State University in East Bay, a collection of academic books was purchased to support research. A family reading program and online library skills tutorial for low-literacy adults were created at Oakland Public Library (OPL) in California.
Rights
This is the publisher's final pdf.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/9829
Citation Details
Hofer, A. R. (2008). Fun Reads at an Academic Library: Encouraging College Students to Read for Pleasure. Library Student Journal, 3(1), 9.