Homework clubs in public libraries

Abstract

Reports on a study investigating homework clubs in public libraries in the UK. Describes the national social and political background against which homework clubs have been established and reports the results of research, focusing on the establishment of homework clubs and the role of partnerships in their development, their aims and objectives, their focus on pupils with special needs, their promotion, staffing issues, users, resources and monitoring and evaluation. It is concluded that although challenges lie ahead, particularly in the area of resourcing, the future looks bright for homework clubs with a great deal of positive commitment to their development. Recommendations for future progress are given.

Citation

Bevin, D. and Goulding, A. (1999), "Homework clubs in public libraries", New Library World, Vol. 100 No. 2, pp. 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074809910263774