I thought you might be interested in a news item I received yesterday from Americans for Libraries Council (ALC) / Libraries for the Future. See what three model libraries are doing to improve service to their active older adults: http://www.lff.org/documents/CentersforExcellenceandInnovation.pdf
The Boomers Are Coming!
Is your library ready to receive its share of the millions of near-retirement boomers searching for personal fulfillment, new learning, and other adventures? Hanging a sign for "seniors" won't work for this generation, who are more active and committed to continued work than traditional retirees. To help all libraries retool themselves for this new challenge and opportunity, ALC's Lifelong Access Libraries Initiative—funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies—is sharing and shaping resources and model programs.
This fall, ALC announced three Lifelong Access Centers for Excellence and Innovation, celebrating their creative work to redefine library services, collections, and spaces for active older adults. ALC congratulates:
- The New Haven (CT) Free Public Library
- The Phoenix (AZ) Public Library
- The Allegheny County (PA) Library System
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