Sixth Form College Libraries

Abstract

Based upon visits to six English sixth form colleges, this article presents the results of this limited research. It attempts to provide a picture of the present situation in such establish ments, their library problems and possible solutions. It compares and contrasts library provision so as to point out the areas of neglect, not only by Local Education Authorities, but also by the library profession itself. The article comprises of the reasons for the research, research methodology, findings of the research, and gives four general recommendations and conclusions.