The Role of Public Libraries in Literacy Education

Abstract

This document deals with literacy in the context of a new concept of social development, where public libraries have an important social mission to fulfill. After analyzing the problem of illiteracy as an expression of unequal access to social wealth, information resources and knowledge, it defines functional literacy as a process which enables individuals to participate in social development and change. To this effect, it proposes two lines of action for public libraries: as an ally of institutions and organizations which carry out literacy activities and as a service unit, which can provide information resources to people participating in literacy education. It concludes by affirming that the public library is a vindication of democracy, and that it should contribute to incorporate individuals to social development, so as to guarantee a better life, where «Education for All» will be a reality

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