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 InfoChicago : American Library Association, ©2010.
Descriptionviii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009025048
ISBN9780838910146 (alk. paper)
ISBN0838910149 (alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z711.92.A35 B66 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold