Successfully Serving the College Bound

Libraries serving college-bound students have traditionally focused on young adults completing high school and leaving home for the first time. Hands (academic coordinator, Univ. of Louisville) addresses the need to recognize the growing presence of other demographics in the service population, including military veterans and other adult learners. She also recommends consideration of homeschoolers, students with disabilities, and those with limited English-language fluency or economic disadvantages who count on the public library to provide equal access to tools and information. The growth of online degree programs may have technology implications for students and libraries, too. Chapters on partnerships and needs assessment are helpful for practitioners considering any new service. The index and resource directory make this a useful guide to planning and presenting programs that fit all budgets. The detailed comparison of education-planning and financial aid websites is especially clear and helpful.