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Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the Roles of Libraries

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Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the Roles of Libraries, offers a menu of provocative concepts and applications. It is based on three assumptions, including: the lengthening of the human life span will have profound effects on institutions such as libraries. It is not too early for librarians and others to reexamine their understanding of aging and older adults.

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subject terms

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Community Engagement

Community Engagement > Community Based Learning

Community Engagement > Public Sector

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Program Models

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributors

Pauline Rothstein

Diantha Schull

related organization

American Library Association (ALA)

resource type

Books and Chapters

year

2010

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