Boomers and beyond : reconsidering the role of libraries / edited by Pauline Rothstein and Diantha Dow Schull.
| Other author | Rothstein, Pauline M. |
| Other author | Schull, Diantha Dow. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : American Library Association, ©2010. |
| Description | viii, 144 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | New patterns of aging : implications for libraries and cultural institutions / Joanne Gard Marshall and Victor Marshall -- Optimizing health : a life-span approach / Margie E. Lachman and Stefan Agrigoroaei -- Library leadership for mature adult learners in a changing world : the importance of attending to developmental diversity / Ellie Drago-Severson and Jessica Blum -- The importance of spirituality in an aging society / Robert C. Atchley -- Work and purpose after 50 / Stephen Ristau -- In search of active wisdom : libraries and consciousness-raising for adulthood II / Mary Catherine Bateson -- Information-questing moments : retirement-age Americans at the library door / Ronald J. Manheimer and Miwako Kidahashi -- Reconsidering age : the emerging role of cultural institutions / Diantha Dow Schull and Selma Thomas -- Reclaiming the "public" library : engaging immigrants, building democracy / Nan Kari and David Scheie -- The library as place in an aging society / Diantha Dow Schull -- Conversations and the true knowledge of generations / R. David Lankes with assistance from Pamela H. Jureller -- Old dogs, new tricks : the myths and the realities / Stephen Abram -- Musings on challenges for librarians in 2040 / Pauline Rothstein. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009025048 |
| ISBN | 9780838910146 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0838910149 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z711.92.A35 B66 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |