Martin suggested 10 ways that libraries, librarians and educators can become true literacy advocates. Libraries should expand their mission statements to include literacy services and programming. Libraries should adopt the 10 per cent solution, i.e., dedicate 10 per cent of their funds to literacy programming and services. Libraries should further institutionalize literacy as an essential component of all the services they provide. Libraries should strengthen and introduce literacy services to inmates.
Librarians have to be educators, and literacy providers have to be library supporters.
Library schools should provide courses that address adult literacy and the library's role in providing services and programming. Libraries and literacy providers should form coalitions with labour. Libraries should provide instructional services and early intervention programs for children at risk. This should include working with Head Start and elementary schools. Society must get rid of the welfare mentality toward literacy.