LINCS

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LINCS

• Literacy
• Information
• aNd
• Communication
• System

A service of the National Institute For Literacy
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Why the Internet

• Offers the potential for anytime access
• Links to a variety of information and resources
• Timeliness get the most up to date information
• The potential to maximize time and financial
  resources.

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Where can I find the information I need?

• Search engines
• Discussion lists
• Existing Programs
• And

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LINCS OffersThe LINCS Searches

• Materials search
• Global search
• Americas Literacy Directory
• Discussion list search
• Grants database search
• http//www.nifl.gov/lincs/search/search.html

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LINCS OffersSpecial Collections and Discussion
Lists

• English as a Second Language
• Family Literacy
• Learning Disabilities
• Workplace Education
• Equipped for the Future
• Technology Training
• Science and Numeracy
• And more
• http//www.nifl.gov/lincs/collections/collections.
  html
• http//www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/discussions.
  html

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LINCS OffersResources for the Adult Literacy
Field

• Students
• Instructors
• Program Administrators

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LINCS Partners

• Supported by the Southern LINCS Regional
  Technology Center
• Offer materials, training and technology support
  to each state
• Offer communication and other technology tools
  through out each state
• http//slincs.coe.utk.edu

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North Carolina LINCS

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