Download or read book Literacy and Libraries written by GraceAnne DeCandido and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Responsibilities Discussion Group of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) presents "Literacy in Libraries," a paper authored by Josephine Anderson. Anderson discusses the formation of the new IFLA Social Responsibilities Discussion Group, which has as its mission to help libraries address the problem of illiteracy among adults. Anderson discusses illiteracy in South Africa, and stresses the importance of phonics in reading. According to Anderson, libraries can become active with literacy programs without jeopardizing their traditional functions. A listing of references is available.