Libraries also need resources and services that support parents and other adults who work with children. Service to Young Adults Special efforts also are needed to serve young adults properly those who are no longer children but not yet fully adult . Young adults have interests and abilities that require special resources and services . Special resources, targeted services, and a welcoming atmosphere are required to serve this population adequately. Service to Adults Adults have a wide range of interests and needs, and the library s resources and services must be varied to meet those needs adequately .
Today s rapidly changing society and economy makes lifelong learning a necessity for most adults .
Libraries must provide resources and services that support the needs of adults covering a wide range of issues from the practical to the philosophical. This Standards document attempts to cover the services, resources, and other requirements for basic library service that should be available to all residents of the state, including those who face physical, developmental, or other barriers to their use of public libraries . Wisconsin s public library standards are entirely voluntary, but every library is encouraged to strive to offer all local residents the highest level of service possible . It is hoped that this document will assist in the continued development of high quality library service throughout Wisconsin. These changes are intended to make the Standards document easier to use and will allow libraries to plan for hitting a fixed, rather than a moving, target .