Public Library Programs and Services for Midlife and Beyond

Bennett-Kapusniak, Renee K. Public Library Programs and Services for Midlife and Beyond. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-4408-5778-2

Description
This book teaches librarians how to develop and expand adult public library programming and services, turning their library into a welcoming environment for the aging community.

Table of Contents 
1. Introducing 50+ Adults and Their Library Services
2. Not Just Your Average Retiree
3. Landscaping and Curb Appeal: The Physical Library
4. Ready or Not, Here They Come: What about Programming?
5. Computers, Facebook, and the Internet: Technology and Social Media
6. Fostering Lifelong Learning at Any Age
7. Community Collaborations
8. Don't Just Sit There: Reach Out!
9. Not Just Books Anymore: Marketing Strategies for Your Library
10. Where Has All the Money Gone? Funding Strategies
11. Going Down a Two-Way Street: Engagement Strategies
12. Future Outlook
Appendix A: Randomly Selected U.S. Public Libraries
Appendix B: Resource Links
Appendix C: Patrons LInks for Library's 50+ Web Site Page
Appendix D: Contributing Public Libraries

Designing Adult Services: Strategies for Better Serving Your Community

Roberts, Ann. Designing Adult Services: Strategies for Better Serving Your Community. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. ISBN: 9781440852541.

Publisher's Description

Focusing on adult patrons ages 19 through senior citizens, this book explains how libraries can best serve this busy portion of their community's population at different life stages and foster experiences that are "worth the trip"—whether actual or virtual.

Adult library patrons are busier than ever before—working, taking classes and studying for advanced degrees, caring for children, helping their aging parents, taking care of their homes or rental properties, planning and nurturing careers, managing investments and retirement funds, and inevitably retiring. Each of these endeavors can require highly specific learning and education. Throughout their lives, adults continue to have different information needs that the library and its services can fill. Designing Adult Services: Strategies for Better Serving Your Community discusses the many ways libraries can serve adults of various ages and at different life stages, covering online services, collection development, programming, and lifelong learning.

This guide's unique approach simplifies the processes of designing and carrying out a successful adult services program for adult library users in all the various stages of life. The book is organized by age groups, with the respective information needs and life challenges. Each chapter suggests programs, services, and collection development strategies for the life stages. Public library administrators and managers as well as adult services librarians in public libraries will find this guide a must-read.

Features

• Helps librarians make their libraries the go-to places in the community for both information and recreation
• Enables librarians to accurately analyze the demographics of their communities and identify the services needed
• Offers simple suggestions to help librarians with limited resources provide age-appropriate services
• Describes information and resources most likely needed during each life stage, making it easier to target the audience for both programming and publicity

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Graphic Novels

Goldsmith, F. (2017). The Readers' Advisory Guide to Graphic Novels (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions. 978-0-8389-1509-7

The first edition of this readers’ advisory represented a pioneering effort to provide help and encouragement to librarians diving into this exciting format, and since then the popularity of graphic novels has continued apace. Goldsmith has updated her guide to encompass a bounty of new titles, authors, and styles, ensuring its continued usefulness as a tool for both RA and collection development. Suitable for newbies and hardcore fans alike, this book

• sketches in the history of graphic novels, tracing their evolution and showing what makes them unique;
• explores traditional and cutting edge titles most friendly to children, teens, and adults, reflecting the burgeoning and maturing publishing efforts made for each of these audiences;
• discusses common themes, topics, and the place of diversity in graphic novels;
• gives in-depth guidance on ways to connect readers to titles they’ll be sure to love;
• offers ideas for media tie-ins, displays, programming, book clubs, and more;
• includes annotated bibliographies, with appeal characteristics noted, and multiple indexes to ensure that locating the right graphic novel is a snap; and
• provides detailed tips for keeping current and aware of new titles and trends.

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A Year of Programs for Millennials

Alessio, A.J.; Lamantia, K.; & Vinci, E. (2015). A Year of Programs for Millennials and More. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions. 978-0-8389-1332-1.

Needless to say, programming for teens can be a dubious fit for library users in their 20s; and what appeals to Baby Boomers isn't necessarily ideal for those in their 30s and 40s. Millennials deserve their own programs. This handy guide specifically targets those on the cusp of the born-digital generation and their peers, offering up a year’s worth of programming suitable for both public and academic libraries. Organized by monthly clubs or monthly themed events, a format that makes planning and execution a snap, this resource

• Provides an overview of what those in their 20s, 30, and 40s want from libraries and how best to reach them
• Gives tips for extending popular teen programs to older teens and those in their 20s
• Presents start-to-finish programs sure to be a big draw, such as a “pub trivia” night, recipe scrapbooking meetup, retro craft club, old school gaming sessions, writer’s workshops, and community college networking events
• Shows how to program on a tight budget by making the most of the library’s existing collection and resources
• Offers tips on marketing, outreach, and followup

The fun and popular programs contained in this guide will help libraries become social and cultural cornerstones for the millennials in their communities.

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Running a Small Library, 2nd ed.

Moorman, John A., ed. Running a Small Library, 2nd ed. New York: Neal- Schuman, 2015.

025.1Runni, 2015 ed.  .025.1Runni 2015 ed. ISBN9780838912737

Since running a small library public, academic, school, or special often means making do with little or no staff, this challenging task calls for its own set of skills and expertise. That’s where Moorman’s how-to manual comes in, offering guidance on every essential aspect of what it takes to run a small library. Fully revised and updated, including a new chapter on digital library services, the second edition covers such day-to-day issues as:

• Budgeting, from planning to advocacy
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Maintaining facilities
• Acquisition, cataloging, and collection development and management on a shoestring
• Circulation
• Programming, outreach, and community partnerships
• Library technology, from computers and networks to automation systems and beyond

Also featured is an updated resource section listing furniture, automation, book, and periodical vendors; 

electronic discussion and support groups; professional organizations; and resources for more information. This book is a must-have for any solo librarian or library manager with a small staff.

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Makerspaces: A Practical Guide for Librarians (book)

Burke, John J. (2014). Makerspaces: A Practical Guide for Librarians. Boulder, CO: Rowman &Littlefield. 978-1-4422-2967-9.

*This book appears to be about makerspaces for upper elementary children, 'tweens, teens, and adults.

A “makerspace” is an area in a library where users can use tools and equipment to design, build, and create all sorts of different things. It may be a dedicated room or a multipurpose space in which a collection of raw materials and resources can be utilized as desired. Projects range from prototyping product designs with 3D printers, to programming robots, to creating art out of recycled items.

This practical guide will help librarians

• develop, budget for, and implement makerspaces;
• write grant proposals for funding;
• and understand the mindset behind the maker movement in order to meet patron needs.

Makerspaces: A Practical Guide for Librarians also includes useful case studies, descriptions of equipment and new technologies, and models for planning and assessing projects.

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Successfully Serving teh College Bound (book)

Africa S. Hands. (2015) Successfully Serving the College Bound. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions. 978-0-8389-1272-0.

Whether they’re students taking the traditional path of entering college from high school, or adult first-time or re-entry students, navigating the admissions and financial aid process can be overwhelming for the college bound. Public libraries can help provide information and guidance for a successful start, and this book shows how to do it. Incorporating insight gleaned from interviews with librarians serving college-bound patrons, this book includes

• Checklists to help public libraries take stock of current services, programs, and resources for serving the college bound, with pointers on how to make improvements
• Tips for using, marketing, and expanding the collection effectively
• Ready-to-adapt program ideas
• Advice on shoring up support among stakeholders, overcoming objections, and taking advantage of outreach opportunities
• Worksheets to help library administrators evaluate staff skills and interests
• Reviews of online college-planning tools
• A directory of college-related organizations, publishers, resources, and education authority agencies

With the assistance of this book, public libraries can provide truly outstanding service to this important population.

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Library Services for Adults in the 21st Century

Okobi, Elsie A. Rogers Halliday. Library Services for Adults in the 21st Century. Libraries Unlimited, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-59158-705-7

Description

Designed as a textbook for library science programs, this book offers a thorough introduction to the issues associated with providing adult services in public libraries. Topics include planning and assessment, as well as specific types of services including readers advisory, lifelong learning, and services for local business communities. This book could serve as a great tool for designing a training program for library staff.

Table of Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: The Need for Adult Services
Chapter 2: History and Development of Adult Services
Chapter 3: Adult Services in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries

PART II: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Chapter 4: Planning for Adult Services
Chapter 5: Assessment of Adult Services

PART III: TYPES OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS
Chapter 6: Readers' Services
Chapter 7: Library Services to the Business Community
Chapter 8: Lifelong Learning
Chapter 9: Services to Diverse Populations
Chapter 10: Special Populations

PART IV: DEVELOPING THE ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Chapter 11: Competence and Professional Development for the Adult Services Librarian

Adult Programs in the Library, 2nd ed

Lear, Brett, W.  Adult Programs in the Library, 2^nd ed.  Chicago: ALA, 2013.  027.62 Lear 2013 ed.

ISBN 978-0838911402

Programming is an important means of not only drawing new people to the library but also better serving existing patrons. Lear s invaluable guide to adult programs is back---and better than ever, with refreshed, expanded content and new ideas to reinvigorate programs and give them a 21st-century spin. This edition includes

·        Updated chapters on basics such as funding, crafting guidelines, topic selection, publicity, post-program evaluations, and more

·        A new section on technology, with ideas for online book discussions, offering programs via Skype, and turning programs into podcasts:

• Methods for tailoring programs for specific groups, such as men, baby boomers, and seniors
• A collection of "five-star" programs from libraries around the country that can be easily adapted

Walking the reader through every aspect of adult programming, this new edition of a tried-and-true book is truly a librarian s best friend.

50+ Library services: Innovation in Action

Schull, Diantha Dow.  50+ Library services: Innovation in Action.  Chicago: ALA, 2013.  027.622 Schul.  ISBN 978-0-8389-1119-8

Adults over the age of 50 constitute some of the most engaged and frequent users of public libraries. They may also be the most misunderstood. As Baby Boomers continue to swell their ranks, the behavior, interests, and information needs of older adults have changed dramatically, and Schull s new book offers the keys to reshaping library services for the new generations of active older adults. A must-read for library educators, library directors, and any information professional working in a community or academic setting, this important book

•         Analyzes key societal trends, such as longer lifespans and improved population health, and their implications for libraries work with midlife adults
•        Profiles Leading-Edge States and Beacon Libraries from across the nation at the forefront of institutional change
•       Discusses issues such as creativity, health, financial literacy, life planning, and intergenerational activities from the 50+ perspective, while showing how libraries can position themselves as essential centers for learning, encore careers, and community engagement
•        Spotlights best practices that can be adapted for any setting, including samples of hundreds of projects and proposals that illustrate new approaches to 50+ policies, staffing, programs, services, partnerships, and communications

The wisdom and insight contained in this book can help make the library a center for positive aging.

Fang-tastic Fiction (book)

Mathews, P.O. (2011). Fang-tastic Fiction: Twenty-first Century Paranormal Reads. Chicago, IL: American Library Association. ISBN: 978-0-8389-1073-3.

“What’s good besides Twilight?”

Answer frequently asked questions such as this with the help of Mathews’ engaging tour through today’s spooky lit. Readers will be able to search "read-alike" lists for series featuring their favorite "creatures" with up-to-date, chronological lists of series titles and summaries. Librarians will be able to suggest a multitude of adventures starring angst-ridden heartthrobs, superheroes, and champions. Focused exclusively on the best of the best, this lively readers’ advisory

• Rates each series on a scale of 1 - 5 for levels of violence, sensuality, and humor
• Contains more than 200 annotated entries
• Enables book selection by type, character, series, and author
• Lists all the volumes in a favorite series together and offers numerous read-alikes

Designed to keep librarians and readers up-to-date with the hottest contemporary supernatural beings in adult literature, Fang-tastic Fiction is both fun to read and easy to use.
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Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the role of libraries

Rothstein, Pauline and Diantha Dow Schull, eds. Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the role of libraries. Chicago: ALA, 2010. ISBN 978-0-8389-1014-6. 027.622 Boome

This book offers proactive ideas that serve the increasing longevity of your patrons, different perspectives on longevity from a variety of scholars and experts, and a section on librarians' responses to the issues. Supporting this growing population is a concern of many, and this book will help you find ways to be creative and take the initiative to build a build a better service model for these customers.

Welcome to the Library - DVD - Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

The videos below are also available online via links at: http://www.multcolib.org/services/languages/

Welcome to the Library, Multnomah County Library, 2009, in Russian 027.4795 Dobro (DVD)

Welcome to the Library, Multnomah County Library, 2009, in Vietnamese 027.4795 Chao (DVD)

Welcome to the Library, Multnomah County Library, 2009, in Mandarin Chinese with traditional Chinese subtitles 027.4795 Huan (DVD)

This set of videos is a fairly generic introduction to a public library for speakers of these languages. Scripts were developed in close cooperation with wide segments of the user communities and reflect variations depending on community concerns. The are usable at a basic level by any public library. A copy of the videos were distributed to all public libraries in Oregon, and they are also posted on Youtube.

Easy information sources for ESL, adult learners, & new readers (book)

Riechel, R. (2009). Easy information sources for ESL, adult learners, & new readers. New York: Neal-Schuman,

Librarians in every community find challenges in serving adult patrons who struggle to read. Adult book collections are too daunting…and many children’s books are simply
too childlike. This bibliography identifies and describes more than 250 nonfiction books from the children’s department that will support and engage your adults with special needs.

Organized into 15 popular subject areas, and based on recommendations from respected public library adult and children’s librarians, school librarians, and children’s authors, the books included in this annotated bibliography are based on specific criteria, including:

· Coverage of popular, but complex topics, using clear language,
and highly readable presentations
· Accurate, well-researched texts
· Appealing, informative illustrations to enhance text
· A minimum of “childish” features

The majority of works recommended are recent with publishing dates after 1998 and they can be recommended with confidence because they do not “talk down” to adult readers or embarrass those who may be new readers. This new work is both a handy “book finding” tool and a terrific resource helping your library fulfill an important community outreach mission. (book description)