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Research Article

Public Libraries and Cooperative Extension as Community Partners for Lifelong Learning and Learning Cities

Alysia Peich

Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa

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Cynthia Needles Fletcher

Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University

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First published: 13 March 2015

Abstract

This chapter examines the parallel histories and visions of public libraries and land‐grant universities’ Cooperative Extension in providing lifelong learning opportunities; it illustrates how partnerships between organizations can enhance the vibrancy of adult education in the context of learning cities.