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Public Library Programs and Services for Midlife and Beyond

PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MIDLIFE BEYOND

Library & Information Science

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<P>The number of adults aged 50+ coming to public libraries is steadily increasing. These patrons include active, healthy, tech-savvy professionals; people who have little or no computer training; retirees; travelers; and those who have age-related health and behavior issues. Public libraries have an opportunity to provide services for this growing and varied group. This book teaches librarians how to develop and expand adult public library programming and services, turning their library into a welcoming environment for the aging community. This book offers practical examples in areas including community collaboration, outreach, marketing, engagement, technology and social media, funding, and lifelong learning and incorporates up-to-date ALA best practices for a 60+ audience.  Examples from extensive interviews with public librarians and directors illustrate what libraries are doing for the midlife-and-beyond community and encourage creative thinking about new programs and services.</P>

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1: Introducing 50&#x002B; Adults and Their Library Services.
2: Not Just Your Average Retiree.
3: Landscaping and Curb Appeal: The Physical Library.
4: Ready or Not, Here They Come: What about Programming?.
5: Computers, Facebook, and the Internet: Technology and Social Media.
6: Fostering Lifelong Learning at Any Age.
7: Community Collaborations.
8: Don&#x2019;t Just Sit There: Reach Out.
9: Not Just Books Anymore: Marketing Strategies for Your Library.
10: Where Has All the Money Gone? Funding Strategies.
11: Going Down a Two-Way Street: Engagement Strategies.
12: Future Outlook.
Appendix A Randomly Selected U.S. Public Libraries.
Appendix B Resource Links.
Appendix C Patron Links for Library&#x2019;s 50&#x002B; Web Site Page.
Appendix D Contributing Public Libraries.
References.
Index.
About the Author.

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