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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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50+ Library Services: Innovation in Action

50+ Library Services: Innovation in Action

Dow Schull, Diantha

Paperback

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ISBN10: 0838911196
ISBN13: 9780838911198
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: May 1 2012
Pages: 144
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.90 Depth: 9.90
Language: English
Some of the most engaged and frequent users of public libraries are over the age of 50. They may also be the most misunderstood. As Baby Boomers continue to swell their ranks, the behavior, interests, and information needs of this demographic have changed dramatically, and Schull's new book offers the keys to reshaping library services for the new generations of active older adults. A must-read for library educators, library directors, and any information professional working in a community setting, this important book
  • Analyzes key societal trends, such as longer lifespans and improved population health, and their implications for libraries' work with this demographic
  • Profiles Leading-Edge States and Beacon Libraries from across the nation at the forefront of institutional change
  • Discusses issues such as creativity, health, financial literacy, life planning, and intergenerational activities from the 50+ perspective, while showing how libraries can position themselves as essential centers for learning, encore careers, and community engagement
  • Spotlights best practices that can be adapted for any setting, including samples of hundreds of projects and proposals that illustrate new approaches to 50+ policies, staffing, programs, services, partnerships, and communications

The wisdom and insight contained in this book can help make the library a center for positive aging.

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