Firstfind.info is a collection of websites that provide basic information about a wide range of topics - like a library! All websites are reviewed by librarians, and are accurate, up-to-date and easy to use.

Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) provides essential referral, training, information and technical assistance services to hundreds of adult and youth literacy programs in New York.

"Literacy.org is a gateway to electronic resources and tools for the national and international youth and adult literacy communities. This site is jointly sponsored by the International Literacy Institute (ILI) and the National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education."

The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy’s (NCSALL) rigorous, high quality research increases knowledge in the field and gives those teaching, managing, and setting policy in adult literacy education a sound basis for making decisions.

The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) serves as a focal point for public and private activities that support the development of high-quality regional, state, and national literacy services. NIFL's goal is to ensure that all Americans with literacy needs have access to services that can help them gain the basic skills necessary for success in the workplace, family, and community in the 21st century.

The Literacy Information aNd Communication System - LINCS is the literacy community's gateway to the world of adult education and literacy resources on the Internet. The goal of LINCS is to bring adult literacy-related resources and expertise to a single point of access for users throughout the world.

The Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support administers a number of adult educational programs. The Office's mission is to promote workforce development and support high quality career and technical education, adult education and family literacy.

Outlines federal policy and vision for Adult Basic and Literacy Education - "adults will have the opportunity to improve their basic education and literacy skills through high-quality research based programs. American adults must have a strong foundation of academic skills in order to fulfill their roles as workers, parents and citizens."

A scholarly collection offering information in nearly every area of academic study including education, language and linguistics, etc.

ERIC (Educational Resource Information Center) provides access to information from the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index and FULL-TEXT articles, citations and abstracts from more than 1000 educational and education-related journals.

A source for test preparation materials and interactive practice exams based on official tests. Includes academic, college prep, graduate studies, civil service, technical, professional and other test preparation materials.

A FULL-TEXT database of nearly 2,000 general periodicals covering a broad range of disciplines including general reference, education, etc.

A FULL-TEXT and abstracted searchable database for professional educators, provides a highly specialized collection of over 500 full text journals, including more than 300 peer-reviewed titles.

Susan Knell & Janet Scogins

This TOOLKIT, field-tested by library literacy programs across the country, is designed to help adult literacy programs build effective and accountable programs while meeting the needs of learners and instructors.

Brooklyn Public Library

Poems & stories celebrating the the 20th anniversary of the Adult Literacy Program at Brooklyn Public Library

Laubach Literacy

For every new or experienced adult literacy tutor or teacher. Includes specific easy-to-use activities, such as creating language experience stories, working with dialog journals, and developing story maps.

Pat Campbell

This is an ideal resource for adult educators who want to deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge about reading assessment and instruction.

Beth Ann Herrmann

This book provides the hands-on tools to help you use that time most effectively. It is ideal for the tutor who has had limited training in teaching methods as well as for those who want to brush up on current thinking about reading instruction.

Ola M. Brown, ed.

Intended specifically for tutors who want to use proven teaching techniques but who have limited time and resources, "Tips at Your Fingertips" offers dozens of teaching ideas as well as useful information on curriculum development, instruction, and appropriate reading materials.

Literacy Volunteers of America

This basic literacy resource offers field-tested approaches and techniques, along with step-by-step instructions, for working with basic literacy students in one-to-one or small group settings.

Richard L. Allington

What Really Matters for Struggling Readers helps teachers design reading remediation and intervention programs around well-established reality- and research-based components. The author offers easy-to-understand interpretations of research that support three important principles and shows teachers how to use a variety of best practices with children who are struggling readers.