ABSTRACT
Adult independent learners are becoming an increasingly important and sizeable segment of the college student population. In an effort to identify their unique needs and orientations, this paper reviews some of the literature of theories of bibliographic instruction, examining both the cognitive and behaviorist theories of learning. There follows a brief treatment of the recommended teach ing styles appropriate for dealing with adults, and a description of types of approaches to course content. The author concludes with remarks about an instructional experiment, involving students at SUNY Empire State College, the college within the State University of New York that serves adult learners.
