Intergenerational Programming: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians - Softcover

Rubin, Rhea Joyce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555701574 ISBN 13: 9781555701574

Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub, 1993

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Book by Rubin, Rhea Joyce

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A valuable addition for professional collections.

Intergenerational programming as defined by the National Council on Aging is "activities or programs that increase cooperation, interaction, or exchange between any two generations. It involves the sharing of skills, knowledge, or experience between young and old." Written by an independent library consultant who specializes in such programming, this handbook is divided into four main parts: the what and why of intergenerational programming; who benefits and how; planning and evaluation suggestions with detailed worksheets to aid in the process; successful program models including literacy, pen pal, history, reading, and storytelling programs; and, finally, quick and easy ideas to start. The appendix lists helpful organizations and resources. The information presented here can be used as a springboard to creating programs that are customized to a community's demographics, needs, and resources; a library's strengths; and a librarian's interests and expertise. When more adults are living longer and when families are fragmented, intergenerational programming is the cutting edge of public library services. A valuable addition for professional collections.
- Cynthia L. Lopuszynski, Crystal Lake, Ill.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555701574
• ISBN 13: 9781555701574
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198