Crash course in library services for seniors:
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2012
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| Item Description: | "This book provides a comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adults--an important and growing user group"-- Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | IX, 154 S. |
| ISBN: | 9781610690799 |
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Autor: Roberts, Elizabeth Ann
Jahr: 2012
CONTENTS
Introduction....................................................................................ix
Chapter 1-Why Single Out Seniors?..............................................................1
ALA Guidelines for Library and Information Services to Older Adults.................................................2
Guidelines for Library and Information Services to Older Adults...................................................2
One Size Fits All?...........................................................................................2
Aging as a State of Mind.....................................................................................3
Common Myths about Our Aging Brains.........................................................................3
Factors Associated with Longevity and Good Health................................................................4
Desire to Serve.............................................................................................5
Why Is It Smart for Librarians to Turn Their Attention to This Age Group?..............................................5
Chapter 2-Starting Something Special ............................................................7
Environmental Assessment Scanning............................................................................7
Internal Assessment Scanning...............................................................................7
External Scanning........................................................................................8
Information-Gathering Techniques..............................................................................9
Advisory Council........................................................................................9
Focus Groups............................................................................................9
Community Open Houses, Public Forums, and Discussion Groups..................................................9
Personal Interviews.......................................................................................9
Observation............................................................................................10
Surveys...............................................................................................10
Assessing Your Information-Putting It All Together..............................................................10
Sharing Your Findings....................................................................................10
Funding: Looking for Assistance-Inside and Out................................................................11
In-House Resources......................................................................................11
External Resources......................................................................................11
Granting, Your Wishes.......................................................................................12
Grant Search Websites....................................................................................12
Making a Senior Program a Winning Proposition.................................................................14
Carve Out a Space..........................................................................................14
And Why Should We Do This?................................................................................15
Location, Location, Location..............................................................................15
Space Dynamics........................................................................................15
Furniture and Shelving...................................................................................15
Kiosks................................................................................................16
Space for Childhood Favorites.............................................................................16
Outdoor Spaces.........................................................................................16
Branding Your Program.....................................................................................16
Defining the Ideal-Working with the Realities...................................................................17
Chapter 3-Stellar Services......................................................................19
Special Senior Services Desk.................................................................................19
Seniors Webpage...........................................................................................20
E-Readers................................................................................................21
Computer/Book Enhancement Programs........................................................................21
Readability............................................................................................21
Zoom Text.............................................................................................22
JAWS Screen Accessibility Software........................................................................22
Braille Displays and Printers...............................................................................22
The Future of Computing: Gesture-Based Computing..............................................................22
Little Extras...............................................................................................22
Outreach Services..........................................................................................23
Email or Mailing List.......................................................................................23
Senior Advisory Board......................................................................................23
Conclusion...............................................................................................24
Chapter 4-Enterprising Programs...............................................................25
The Fundamentals..........................................................................................25
Umbrella Themes.......................................................................................25
Connectivity...........................................................................................25
Continue the Journey.....................................................................................26
Learning Goals.........................................................................................26
Outcomes = Ready-Made Evaluation........................................................................26
Resource and Technology Infusion..........................................................................27
Money Money Money! Series.................................................................................28
Partnerships............................................................................................28
Programs..............................................................................................28
Other Suggestions.......................................................................................28
Tech Bytes Technology Series................................................................................46
A Word on Tech Lingo...................................................................................46
Partnerships............................................................................................46
Programs..............................................................................................46
Other Suggestions.......................................................................................47
Wellness Watch Series......................................................................................68
Partnerships............................................................................................68
Programs..............................................................................................68
Other Suggestions.......................................................................................69
Random Program Ideas......................................................................................91
Geocaching............................................................................................91
Knit Tagging...........................................................................................91
Finding Your Musical Muse...............................................................................92
Other Stand-Alone Programming Ideas......................................................................92
Program Ideas That Need Local Flair...........................................................................92
Urban Garden Series.....................................................................................92
Philosophical Forum (A Discussion Group Based on the Socrates Cafe).............................................93
Blazing Book Club......................................................................................94
Book Talks.............................................................................................95
Events Prep Series (aka The Sneak Peak).....................................................................96
Learning Local Series....................................................................................97
Staycations............................................................................................97
Story Bee..............................................................................................98
Video Games...........................................................................................98
Tips for Creating Your Own Programming......................................................................100
Consistency...........................................................................................100
Combine Patron Needs and Wants with Your Expertise.........................................................100
Think Local...........................................................................................100
Scour the In-House Resources............................................................................100
Find Those Free Outside Resources........................................................................100
Chapter 5-Promote and Gain a Fan Base........................................................103
The Marketing Mind-Set....................................................................................104
Marketing to Baby Boomers.........................................................................104
Marketing to All Older Adults.............................................................................105
Marketing Tools (aka Getting Their Attention)..................................................................105
Word of Mouth (WOM).................................................................................106
Local News Outlets.....................................................................................106
Fee vs. Free...........................................................................................106
Newspapers: Print Format................................................................................107
News: Television Format.................................................................................107
Radio................................................................................................107
Printed Marketing Material...............................................................................107
Technology..............................................................................................109
Websites..............................................................................................109
Email List............................................................................................110
Facebook Page.........................................................................................110
Twitter Account........................................................................................110
The Contagious Curiosity Marketing Strategy.................................................................110
Other Tips and Tricks......................................................................................111
Create Your Own Buzz.................................................................................. 111
Conclusion..............................................................................................112
Chapter 6-Everything about Evaluating......................................................... 113
Creating Gutsy Goals...................................................................................... 113
Assessing the Goals Themselves........................................................................... 114
Creating Action-Based Objectives............................................................................ 114
Creating Outcomes........................................................................................ 115
Collecting Evaluation Evidence.............................................................................. 115
Creating Evaluation Surveys................................................................................. 116
Fostering an Open Dialogue................................................................................. 117
Assessing the Evidence..................................................................................... 117
Updating Programs and Services Based on Evaluation............................................................ 118
Dealing with Bad Feedback or Controversy..................................................................... 118
Bringing It All Together.................................................................................... 119
Proving Worth to a Wider Audience........................................................................... 119
Conclusion.............................................................................................. 120
Appendix A-ALA Guidelines for Library and Information
Services to Older Adults.......................................................................121
Introduction..............................................................................................121
Guidelines for Library and Information Services to Older Adults....................................................122
Appendix B-Sample Surveys....................................................................127
Assessment Survey for Older Adults: Current Users..............................................................127
Assessment Survey for Older Adults: Current Nonusers...........................................................129
Survey for Community Gatekeepers...........................................................................130
Assessment Survey for Library Staff..........................................................................131
Appendix C-Free Online Technology Tools.........................................................133
Assessment/Evaluation..................................................................................... 133
Blogging................................................................................................ 134
Book Clubs: Online........................................................................................ 135
Bookmarking............................................................................................. 135
Collaboration............................................................................................. 136
Computer Maintenance..................................................................................... 136
Facebook and Alternatives.................................................................................. 137
Image Editing Websites..................................................................................... 137
Image Sharing............................................................................................ 138
Podcasting............................................................................................... 139
Presentations............................................................................................. 139
Tasking and To-Do Lists.................................................................................... 140
Technology Help.......................................................................................... 140
Text to Speech............................................................................................ 140
Video Creation and Editing.................................................................................. 141
Video Sharing............................................................................................ 141
Website Creators.......................................................................................... 141
Appendix D-Web Resource List..................................................................143
Associations............................................................................................. 143
Caregiving............................................................................................... 143
Death and Grief: Widow/er.................................................................................. 144
Assistive Technology...................................................................................... 144
Discounts for Seniors...................................................................................... 144
Employment............................................................................................. 144
Estate Planning........................................................................................... 145
Fitness.................................................................................................. 145
Fraud Prevention.......................................................................................... 146
Government.............................................................................................. 146
Grants.................................................................................................. 147
Librarian Resources....................................................................................... 148
Multitopic Sites........................................................................................... 148
Retirement............................................................................................... 149
Second Careers for Seniors.................................................................................. 149
Taxes................................................................................................... 149
Technology.............................................................................................. 150
Travel for Seniors......................................................................................... 150
Volunteering............................................................................................. 150
Bibliography..................................................................................151
Index........................................................................................153
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