Public Library Programs and Services for Midlife and Beyond: Expanding Opportunities for a Growing Population - Softcover

Bennett-Kapusniak

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440857784 ISBN 13: 9781440857782

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2018

Synopsis

A manual of public library programming and services for adults ages 50+. Inspired by trends in U.S. public libraries, this book teaches librarians how to create a welcoming environment that enriches, enlightens, and engages their library's growing aging community. 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. Public Library Programs and Services for Midlife and Beyond offers practical examples in areas including community collaboration, outreach, marketing, engagement, technology and social media, funding, and lifelong learning. It also incorporates up-to-date findings from the ALA's Guidelines for Library Services with 60+ Audience: Best Practices. Examples gathered by the author from extensive interviews with public librarians and directors illustrate what a range of libraries is successfully doing for the midlife-and-beyond community and encourage creative thinking about new programs and services.

• Offers ways to create and expand adult library programs and services and cultivate an appreciation of lifelong learning
• Combines engagement techniques in community collaboration and outreach with practical strategies in marketing and funding
• Explores strategies within current U.S. public library adult services and programs for patrons middle-aged and older
• Details up-to-date ALA guidelines for the 60+ adult population

About this title

About the Author

Reneé K. Bennett-Kapusniak, PhD, is a librarian at Saratoga Springs Public Library. She earned her doctoral degree in information studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440857784
• ISBN 13: 9781440857782
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208