New York Times on the Changing Face of Retirement

From WebJunction: On April 10, 2007, The New York Times published a special section on retirement. It focuses on the changing face of retirement among Baby Boomers and older adults. Articles cover topics such as civic engagement, re-careering, financial and life planning, and health and exercise. Share it with your Boomer patrons!

May is Older Adults Month

The American Library Association has information about what libraries are doing.

Deadline Extended: Lifelong Access Libraries Leadership Institute

There’s still time to apply! Extended Application Deadline: April 20, 2007

Enrich Your Work with Active Older Adults at the Second Annual

Lifelong Access Libraries™ Leadership Institute

Date: July 29-August 3, 2007

Location: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Applicants now have an extra week to apply to this exciting opportunity.

All costs for travel, tuition, and room and board for the Institute will be covered by ALC.

Participants will be selected from across the United States. Mid-career librarians with a demonstrated interest in reaching out to older adults are encouraged to apply.

To download an application and access information on the 2006 Institute program agenda, fellow profiles, and video clips visit our Lifelong Access Libraries Leadership Institute website.

Old Bridge Public Library "Senior Spaces" to Open June 8th

Nancy Alcorn is on her way back to the Northeast for a visit. She sends this information:

The Old Bridge (NJ) Public Library proudly announces that the "Senior Spaces," project will officially open on Friday, June 8th.

To inaugurate the space, the Old Bridge Public Library and the NJ Infolink Regional Library Cooperative, will be holding a library conference on the project. The keynote speaker
for the event will be none other than Dr. Betty Turock, Professor Emeritus, School of Library and Information Studies, Rutgers University. Allan Kleiman, Project Director & Designer of 'senior spaces," will speak about the concept, design, and future of the space. A formal ribbon cutting and tour of the space will take place at the end of the morning session.

For further information on the project, contact: Allan M. Kleiman, Old Bridge Public Library, 732-721-5600, ext. 5042; e-mail: seniorspaces@oldbridgelibrary.org. Keep up-to-date with senior spaces at: www.seniorspaces.blogspot.com

Video Games and Retirees?

Gloria Cole sent me this New York Times article on retirees and their new interest - gaming. And you thought just your teens were gamers!