Paperback. A comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adultsan important and growing user group.Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors provides a refreshingly positive approach to working with older adultsone that focuses on the positive effects of aging on patrons, and the many opportunities that libraries can create for themselves by offering top-notch services delivered with a concierge mindset. The book offers page after page of great programming ideas specifically for reaching out to Baby Boomers and older customersa population that is predicted to double over the next 20 years.Organized in only six chapters, this easy-to-read book provides practical suggestions for making any library a welcoming place for older adults, covering topics such as assessment, planning, programming, services, marketing, and evaluation. This title will be invaluable to public librarians interested in expanding and improving their current programming for older adults within their community, and for those looking to create entirely new programming for seniors. A comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adults-an important and growing user group. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors (Paperback)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Englewood
Publication Date: 2012
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1610690796
ISBN 13: 9781610690799
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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A comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adults―an important and growing user group.

Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors provides a refreshingly positive approach to working with older adults―one that focuses on the positive effects of aging on patrons, and the many opportunities that libraries can create for themselves by offering top-notch services delivered with a concierge mindset. The book offers page after page of great programming ideas specifically for reaching out to Baby Boomers and older customers―a population that is predicted to double over the next 20 years.

Organized in only six chapters, this easy-to-read book provides practical suggestions for making any library a welcoming place for older adults, covering topics such as assessment, planning, programming, services, marketing, and evaluation. This title will be invaluable to public librarians interested in expanding and improving their current programming for older adults within their community, and for those looking to create entirely new programming for seniors.

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Ann Roberts is adult services consultant for Missouri State Library, Jefferson City, MO.

Stephanie G. Bauman, MLS, is author of the Libraries Unlimited book Storytimes for Children and a member of the American Library Association.

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