Based on bibliographies in Arthur Chickering's "The Modern American College," a search in the ERIC database, a manual search in "Library Literature," and additional sources, this annotated bibliography presents 57 items on the evolving relationship between the independent adult learner and the public library. These sources of information examine the independent adult learner, specific library programs for the adult learner, and the role of the librarian as a learning consultant. Included are books, manuals, journal articles, dissertations, and ERIC documents. A brief introductory essay is also provided. (ESR)