Consumer advice in the library: The case for the direct involvement of libraries in training adult readers to use their reading skills more effectively Winter 1966 Available to Purchase

The paper is presented as part of the 80th birthday commemorations of Library Review. It seeks to discuss taking a more interventionist line in helping library users develop their reading habit.

The paper provides a reflective viewpoint.

The paper finds that public librarians should be more proactive in helping users develop their reading skills by using the wide literature in the field.

The paper is of interest as a historical paper related to libraries and reading.