tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322459122024-02-03T13:38:10.958-05:00Library Services to the Baby Boomers, Older Adults & the ElderlyAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-489562366350953092008-11-20T20:20:00.001-05:002009-02-12T07:11:43.128-05:00Is Cranky Dead?Many of you are aware of Cranky, the first age relevant search engine. I have used it at demonstrations and workshop presentations for over a year. Beginning in October 2008, I could no longer get any results from a search. I tried it on several computers but to no avail. Finally, I submitted a questions to Cranky (Eons), and after several weeks this is the response:<br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/GENEWI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/GENEWI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" /><span style="font-size:130%;"><div style="width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style=";font-family:Times,serif,Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >"Thank you for writing to the Eons Help Team. Currently, the Help Team is experiencing an unusually high number of help requests. We are sorry for the delay in getting back to you and really appreciate your patience.</span></div> <div style="width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Times New Roman;"> <p>Eons is contemplating how best to use the Cranky.com site, but for the time being we have temporarily suspended its functionality. We apologize for the inconvenience. <span style=";font-family:Times,serif,Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >I will forward your desire to use the search engine to our Product Team. Thank you for your message!"</span> </p> <p><span style=";font-family:Times,serif,Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >So, in my opinion not a great way to run a search engine! What do you think? Should they bring Cranky back?</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Times,serif,Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></p></div> <div style="width: 100%; font-family: Times New Roman; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p> </p></div></span>Allan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-91133247809593982912008-11-19T09:16:00.001-05:002008-11-19T09:29:14.137-05:00Alzheimer's Poetry Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdK6heI0MPXjVFie-VoWa518WDCMzYpzPBCcmHJ1XMa2ds3WoauH7ZxPaTKoTwfFyc747DVwH7diAQXkEv3WvhIVcfn550b11axhqQgXcOAdf6zccSUUthN6LzAWfmcP0QPP8/s1600-h/Alzheimer's+Poetry+Project.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdK6heI0MPXjVFie-VoWa518WDCMzYpzPBCcmHJ1XMa2ds3WoauH7ZxPaTKoTwfFyc747DVwH7diAQXkEv3WvhIVcfn550b11axhqQgXcOAdf6zccSUUthN6LzAWfmcP0QPP8/s320/Alzheimer's+Poetry+Project.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270375451373721746" border="0" /></a><br />Sitting in the doctor's office yesterday, I picked up the latest edition of Caregiver's Magazine. In it was a short article on the <a href="http://www.alzpoetry.com/">Alzheimer's Poetry Project: Sparking Memories With Poetry. </a><br /><br />"The Alzheimer’s Poetry Project is a simple idea: read classic poems to the patients that they might have learned as children. APP finds, even in the late stages of the disease, that people can remember words and lines from poems from their youth. Reciting poetry helps spark memories."<br /><br />When I was at the Service to the Aging Program of the Brooklyn Public Library, we developed a program called "Words and Memories," which uses poetry, song and story to "help spark memories." So, even after 15 years we were on the right track.<br /><br />Library staff that provides programming to nursing homes are often the unsung heroes of the staff. This is not an easy job to do. I know for I have done it almost my entire library career. But the enthusiasm from the residents make it all worthwhile. Doesn't it?<br /><br />You can contact the Alzheimer's Poetry Project as follows:<br /><h2> Contact APP </h2> <p> Please direct all inquiries to: </p> <strong>Gary Glazner</strong><br /> Founder and Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Poetry Project<br /> 310 Bowery<br /> New York, NY 10012<br /> <a href="mailto:gary@alzpoetry.org">gary@alzpoetry.org</a>Allan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-44349744962685267462008-11-17T23:04:00.007-05:002008-11-18T13:49:08.042-05:00"Libraries, Older Adults and Technology" October 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1IpclMQSOwhY6EQ47VSg7qisFX7deSSaRdtGX6fufbF4u0_cPb42MShq_-WSGCmmNkFiQx7h8n9X0s1ohggpgXOdt7py9lDFAAABeoJYLsyMKxLPaw29mftPfdgYqmq_gfvh/s1600-h/Moberly+MO+Class+Picture+October+2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1IpclMQSOwhY6EQ47VSg7qisFX7deSSaRdtGX6fufbF4u0_cPb42MShq_-WSGCmmNkFiQx7h8n9X0s1ohggpgXOdt7py9lDFAAABeoJYLsyMKxLPaw29mftPfdgYqmq_gfvh/s320/Moberly+MO+Class+Picture+October+2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269843693516238050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"Libraries, Older Adults and Technology," was a series of workshops which I presented during October 2008 sponsored by the State Library of Missouri. Here pictured are the group photo from our session in Warrenburg, MO. The complete presentations are now loaded and can be found on slideshare.net along with additional presentation. To look and download the presentations, <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/allanmkleiman">click here.</a>Allan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-33139031853477088062008-09-12T20:46:00.000-04:002008-09-12T20:48:36.170-04:00Multi-District Workshop, Part 5: MarketingMarketing From the Inside—OUT!<br />Senior Edition!!!<br />Multi-District Workshop<br />September 9, 2009<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• BASIC PRINCIPLES<br /><br />• Marketing Begins With YOU<br />• With Every Staff Member<br />• With Every Board Member<br />• With Every “Friend” of the Library<br />• With Every Customer You Serve<br />Marketing from the Inside--OUT<br />• Get Your Message Across Clearly<br />• Have it be Understood<br />• Have it Remembered<br />• Have it Reminded<br />• Have it in Different Forms/Formats<br />• Have it in Different Languages<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Senior Population<br /><br />• 3 Generations<br />• Baby Boomers<br />• Older Adults<br />• Elderly<br />• Friends & Family<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Different Formats<br />• Different Ways to Market<br />• New Technology and Old Technology<br />• Print vs. Non-Print<br /><br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Basic Marketing<br />• Programs Ratio: 1 Program=20 Marketing Hours<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Loyal Customer<br />• Marketing in the Library:<br />• Flyers<br />• Posters<br />• Bookmarks<br />• Check-out Slips<br />• Program Information Table<br />• Bulletin Boards<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Monthly Calendar of Events<br />• Newsletter<br />• News Releases to the Local Newspapers<br /><br />• These tips would work for all 3 generations as long as they set foot in the library…..<br /><br />• BUT<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Staff<br /><br />• Word of Mouth in the Library<br />• Sharing Programs/Services with Customers without Asking<br />• Lobby Table Staffed<br />• Staff Roaming the Library…..TALKING to Customers……<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Don’t Forget SIZE! Yes, SIZE Matters!<br /><br />• Catch Their Eye:<br />• Clear, Clean, Large Enough to Read<br />• Paper Color Can be a Problem<br />• Information in Alternative Formats, Upon Request, in Large Print, Voice, or Braille (Remember the ADA, Folks).<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Need to Have a Marketing Plan<br />• Do Some PR—The Do the Plan<br />• Who Will You Target<br />• Who Will do the Targeting<br />• How Will You Approach the 3 Groups of Older Adults<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Baby Boomers are Like a Hybrid! They are one foot in print and one foot, they think is in Technology!<br /><br />• Other Options to Try:<br />• Local Cable (Seniors Love Cable!)<br />• Flyers, Posters in Places like Banks, Food Stores, Etc.<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Are There Any Newspapers with a Senior Column?<br />• Does Your Town have a Blog?<br />• Hey, Let’s Text Message Those Boomers and See if They Know What to Do<br />• Develop a MySpace or Facebook Page<br />• Library’s Web Site<br />• E-Mail News to Customers<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Some Observations…..<br /><br />• Seniors Like to “Collect” Things, So Paper is Good<br />• Have PR Out Far in Advance…..But Not Too Far!<br />• Have it in a Variety of Formats<br />• Talk to Seniors in the Library, in the Community<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• ……..<br />• Develop a Mailing List of Key People in the Community. Let Them Know What’s Going On<br />• Know the Staff of the Local Paper<br />• Do a Little “Stand-up” in the Community<br />• Ask Circulation Staff to “Slip-it-in” Once a Week<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Write a Column for the Local Newspaper<br />• Work Cooperatively in Publicizing Programs with Senior groups, like AARP, County Area Agency on Aging, etc.<br />• Develop a “TV Show” for Your Local Cable Station on Senior Programs, Services<br />• Develop Programs in Cooperation With Other Groups—Double the Publicity<br />Marketing From the Inside--OUT<br />• Finally,<br />• Print vs. Non-Print Options<br />• In Library vs. Out of Library Promotion<br />• Print Size is IMPORTANT in Flyers/Posters<br />• Develop PR in Other Languages<br />• PR is Everyone’s Business! In Fact, it is the Library’s Business!Allan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-12556185850228484102008-09-12T20:44:00.000-04:002008-09-12T20:46:36.130-04:00Multi-District Workshop, Part 4: TechnologyLibraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Multi-District Workshop<br /><br />Presented by<br />Allan M. Kleiman<br />September 9, 2009<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Why am I Interested<br /> What is my Experience<br /> Share What I Have Learned<br /> Become a Catalyst: How Can You Get Seniors in Your Library Involved in Social Networking!!!<br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology<br /> What is Your Definition of “Technology?”<br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology<br /> Computer Training & Older Adults<br /> Social Networking, Blogging<br /> Adaptive Equipment<br /> Gaming<br /> Let’s Wii!<br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology <br /> Who is Doing Computer Training?<br /> Here are some options for you!<br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology <br /> Generations Online<br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology <br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology <br /> Big Screen Live<br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology <br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology <br /> AARP Older Wiser Wired<br />Libraries, Older Adults & <br />Technology <br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Pew Internet & American Life----<br /> 22% of Seniors 65 and Older use the Internet<br /> 11% of MySpace Users Are Over 55!<br /> Blogging for Older Adults—Has Replaced Creative Writing and Life Review<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Think—MySpace, Facebook, etc.<br /> Place on the Net—Community Location<br /> Place to Exchange Ideas<br /> Show Who You Really Are!<br /> Opportunity to Meet People From Throughout the World<br /> Develop Friendships<br />Garying of the Internet<br /> Most Part Community Sites are Positive<br /> Opportunity for Older Adults Who Are Lonely, Isolated to Meet Other People And Share<br /> Interactive (Really Interactive)<br /> Become Your “Center” on the Internet, Your Place to Be! Where You belong—Where You Feel Comfortable!<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> www.seniornet.com<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> www.thirdage.com<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Eons<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> New Search Engine—It’s not crabby, it’s www.cranky.com<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> What’s New—<br /> www.eldr.com, launching June 2007, mission is to help baby boomers and their aging parents deal with the challenges and opportunities of aging by providing the most useful thought-provoking and trusted information available anywhere,<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Have You Seen Ads for Boomertowne?<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Who Here Blogs?<br /> Who Reads Blogs?<br /> Do Older Adults Blog? You Bet They Do!<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Blogs<br /> Senior Bloggers were interviewed by AP and said that the benefits for them of blogging were:<br /> Senior blogs help older adults keep their minds sharp<br /> Senior blogs keep the authors up on current events<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> Senior blogs are a great way to meet people from throughout the world<br /> It’s easy to share life experiences, wisdom and information through senior blogs<br /> In some cases, senior blogs give the authors a bit of fame and recognition for their efforts<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> 3 Percent of online seniors in the U.S. have created a blog, and 17% have read someone else’s blog<br /> 22 percent of Americans aged 65 and older use the Internet. That’s 1 in 5! <br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> The Ageless Project<br /> http://jenett.org/ageless/<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br />Libraries, Older Adults & Technology<br /> It’s not MySpace Yet! But Who Knows what’s next for Seniors Online, Senior Blogs, Seniors and the Internet<br /> Online Communities for Seniors are Growing and are here to stay!<br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> Low Tech/High Tech Visually/Hearing Impaired<br /> Sheets from Demco<br /> What Equipment Does Your Library Have?<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> Gaming & Older Adults<br /><br /> How Many of Your Are Gaming @ Your Library<br /> Teens? Children? Adults? Older Adults?<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> Resource:<br /><br /> Libgaming (Google Group)<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> Trace Steps<br /> Last June 2007, ALA Conference<br /> Internet Librarian, October 2007<br /> First Gaming Day with Teens, November 2007<br /> Monthly Gaming (Part of Friday Programs)<br /> Now Doing Gaming for ALL Ages<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> Open Gaming<br /> Most Popular Game=Wii Bowling<br /> New Game, Wii Fitness? Maybe<br /> What’s Next?<br /> Summer<br /> Seniors Teaching Seniors<br /> Senior Center vs. Library<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> Some Other Ideas?????<br /><br /> Classes in Digital Photography<br /> How to Use an MP3/IPOD<br /> Downloading Audio Books<br /> How to Use a Cell Phone<br /> Second Life<br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> In Conclusion:<br /><br /> Got Some Food for Thought<br /> New Ideas, Suggestions<br /> Go Home and Look at These Sites<br /> Purchase Low Tech Equipment<br /> Get Involved and Wii<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> For More Information:<br /><br /> Seniorserv@ala.org (ala.org/olos)<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> Senior Friendly Libraries Blog<br /><br /><br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /> LibraryOlderAdults.Blogspot.com<br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /><br /><br />Libraries, Older Adults &<br />Technology<br /><br /> Thank You<br /><br /> Allan M. Kleiman<br /><br /> kleiman@aol.com<br /><br /> 732-738-5181Allan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-54425754574569804962008-09-12T20:34:00.000-04:002008-09-12T20:35:53.233-04:00Multi-District Workshop Part 2: Senior Spaces"Senior Spaces"<br />The Library Place for Baby Boomers, Older Adults & their Families<br /><br />Multi-District Workshop, September 9, 2009<br /><br /><br />"Senior Spaces”<br /><br /> There is a shift in the aging population happening all over the world!<br /> Opportunity for us not a challenge!<br /> New Era in Library Service to the Baby Boomers and Older Adults Has Started<br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> Welcome to the Old Bridge Public Library<br /> “Senior Spaces” Project<br /> Opened on June 8, 2007<br /> That’s Why You’re All Here—to See What we did, how we did it and how you can do it at your library!<br /><br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Physical Space<br /> Program Space<br /> Meeting Space<br /> Learning Space<br /> Bookstore Space <br /> And, More!<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Why “Senior Spaces”<br /> Response: Why Not!<br /><br /> It’s Not a New Concept<br /> Libraries Have Children’s Rooms, YA Rooms, so….we have a Senior Space<br /><br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> We didn’t Create Senior Spaces in a Vacuum—<br /> We know that the Boomers are Coming at the Same Time Older Adults are Living Longer<br /> We know that LFF was developing senior spaces to serve the boomers<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> We Wanted to Create a Space to Serve All 3 Generations of Older Adults<br /> We wanted to Create a Space that Would be Welcoming, Inviting and Comfortable<br /> We wanted to create a space that would have books and reading at the center<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> We wanted a Space where People Could do Some Self-Paced Learning<br /> We Wanted a Space Where the Community Could Gather and Chat or Take a Class or Learn to Write Poetry or Just Socialize<br /> We wanted something on par with our YA Service<br /><br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> We wanted to develop a “space” that included a:<br /> “Physical Space”<br /> “A Web 2.0/Internet Space”<br /> “Programming Space”<br /> “Outreach Space”<br /> “Laboratory Space”<br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> Based Upon What Already Exists<br /> Savvy Seniors<br /> Craft Club<br /> Senior Fridays<br /> Computer Classes<br /> Take it to the Next Level<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> So……how did we begin<br /> Snuck the Concept into our Strategic Plan <br /> Phase I, Physical Space<br /> Needed Money????? Maybe!<br /> But Money is Nice<br /> Where to Get it?<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Looked at the Trading Spaces Model<br /> Regional Library Cooperative, Infolink asked for $$$$$ which we matched<br /> $10,000 from INFOLINK and $10,000 from the Library<br /> NJ State Library finally came through on June 8th—with $10,000 more!<br />"Senior Spaces” <br /> “Physical Space” How did we start?<br /> What Did we Have Money to Buy?<br /> What Furniture Was Still Good?<br /> “Red” as the “Senior Spaces” Color<br /> Decided Not to Spend Money on an Architect<br /> Had to “Blend-in” with the Library<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Spent Weeks Looking at Library Catalogs, Library Vendors<br /> Bro-Dart Tables (Wheelchair Height)<br /> Chairs (Demco)<br /> Computers (Dell)<br /> Rocking Chairs (Highsmith, Gaylord)<br /> Begged, Borrowed & Stole….<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Layout---<br /> In My Head—I Knew What I Wanted?<br /> Had a Physical Space to “Live With”<br /> Nothing is in Stone!<br /> Re-arranged “Senior Spaces” 4 Times<br /> Each Time I Like it Better and Better!<br /> Is it Perfect? No—Why Should it Be?<br /><br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Developed an Advisory Board!<br /> Unofficial Board Until September 2007<br /> Our Craft Club, Savvy Seniors and Senior Fridays acted as Board<br /> Board Members<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> How Did We Document the Program<br /> Website by Infolink (Document) www.infolink.org/seniorspaces<br /> Website by Library (Current) www.oldbridgelibrary.org<br /> Blog (Current plus Comment) www.seniorspaces.blogspot.com<br /><br /><br /><br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> Where we are Now!<br /><br /> What are our Current Programs?<br /><br /> Where are we going in the future?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> Continue all of the above, plus:<br /> Blogging, Podcasting, Vodcasting<br /> Second Life<br /> Woman’s Discussion Group<br /> Caregivers<br /> Grandparents as Caregivers<br /> Second Life <br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> Movie Club<br /> More! Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities Being Developed<br /> Increased Boomer Programming<br /> Outreach<br /> Finally, July 1—Senior Spaces is now part of Adult Services Department<br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> So, this is what we’ve done so far<br /> Shared what’s on the horizon for us<br /><br /> But what about you? So, h<br /> Here are some ideas to start?<br /> ………………………….<br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> This is How I Would Start—<br /> 1. Look at Your Library<br /> 2. Can you Re-arrange Furniture to create a definable “space”<br /> 3. Move Large Print Books Near That Space<br /> 4. Place to Develop Seasonal Displays<br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> 5. Get an Advisory Board Together<br /> 6. Can You Create Some Signage That Indicates That There is a Space for Seniors & Boomers<br /> 7. Bulletin Board to Help Focus on Articles and News of Interest <br /> 8. Purchase Materials <br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> 9. Gear Technology Training to This Age Group<br /> 10. Plan Programming That Meets the Needs of These Ages<br /> 11. “Identity” in Your Library, Brochures, Newsletters, in Your Service Plan<br /> 12. Get the Community Involved<br />Senior Spaces”<br /> So, what ideas do you have to “senior space” your library?<br /> …..<br /> …..<br /> …..<br /> …..<br /> …..<br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> Putting it All Together<br /> In conclusion--<br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Libraries need to acknowledge this new exciting challenge that’s coming and get ready and plan for it………..<br /> So, I presented some ideas--I hope that you begin to think about the demographic changes that are coming and how your library can be a POSITIVE force for the Baby Boomers<br /><br />"Senior Spaces”<br /> Enough Words…………….<br /> Visit Us Anytime on the Web or in Person at:<br /> Seniorspaces.blogspot.com<br /> Infolink.org/seniorspaces<br /> www.oldbridgelibrary.org<br /><br />“Senior Spaces”<br /> Thank You<br /><br /> Allan M. Kleiman<br /> kleiman@aol.com<br /> akleiman@oldbridgelibrary.org<br /> seniorspaces@oldbridgelibrary.orgAllan M. 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Kleiman<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: right; text-indent: 0in;" align="right"><span style="font-size:16;">Multi-District Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: right; text-indent: 0in;" align="right"><span style="font-size:16;">September 9, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2><o:p> </o:p></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Service to 70 Year Old Has Changed</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Started in 1974—70 Seemed Old</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Today 70 is the new 60!</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->What This Means is That We Are Programming in a Different Way</h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just For the Boomers<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Two Groups That We Are Programming For:</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Mobile, Active Elderly, Regular Library Users</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Non-Mobile, Homebound or Facility Bound</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Currently Approximately 35 Million Older Adults Over 65</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->By 2030, Population Will Be 75-78 Million</h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Like You to Think About is That we Plan for Current Generation of Older Adults and the Next Generation of Older Adults (Me)!</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sorry, But You Cannot Stop Time!</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->In 20 Years, I’ll be 75—What Can the Library Do For Me!<span style=""> </span>What Can You Plan Now—that can evolve, change, adapt, so that you have a Good Transition</h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers <o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Idea is:<span style=""> </span>Take an “Old” Idea and Put a New Spin on It!</h2> <h2><o:p> </o:p></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Here are Some Suggestions for You to Take Back to Your Library and Start!</h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Technology Training</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Basic Computer Training</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Introduction to the Internet</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Safety and Security on the Internet</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Internet Savvy, Medicare Part D</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Buy Tickets on Line</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->E-mail, Children & Grandchildren </h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Train Senior in “New” Technology</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Digital Photography</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->iPods, MP3 Players, E-Books</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Gaming—Wii Festival in Fall, Tournaments</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->What Else Can You Think Of?</h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Twist:</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Peer-to-Peer Teaching</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Inter-generational Classes</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Boomers Teaching Their Parents (or surrogate parents)</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Get Nursing Home residents, isolated elderly involved.<span style=""> </span>Bed side teaching, teach classes in senior center or nursing home</h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Loaning Equipment to Use & Try</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Make iPods Available</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Laptops</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Get Seniors Involved With Social Networking, like Seniornet or Eons</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Show Seniors How to Set-up a Blog!</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->WOW!</h2> <h1><span style="font-size:17;">Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers <o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Good Programming for Over 70’s Should Include:</h2> <h2><o:p> </o:p></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Programs that Engage, are Interactive,</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Allow People to Share, Discuss, Reminisce</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Get People Involved</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Use Their Mental Capacities</h2> <h2><o:p> </o:p></h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Traditional Ideas, include:</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Film or Book Discussions</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Cultural Programming, Reflecting Different Backgrounds, concentrating around holidays and festivals</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Movement, Basic Exercise, Dance</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Financial Security, Recently Retired</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->2<sup>nd</sup> Careers, Resumes for Over 70 Group</h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Consumer Health</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Local History, Genealogy, “Roots”</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Nostalgia Programming, on Decades, Events, Persons, Places</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->“Remembering” BiFolkal Kits</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Old Basics:<span style=""> </span>Creative Writing, Poetry</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Intergenerational Programming, Sharing</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Biggest Draw:<span style=""> </span>Music</h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for Boomers Only</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The Teaching Company, Courses</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->“Lifelong Learning”</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Grandparents Raising Grandparents</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Programs on “Coping with Loss”</h2> <h2><o:p> </o:p></h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for Boomers Only</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Make Every Program an Event to Remember</h2> <h2><o:p> </o:p></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->July 6—”The Queen,” starring Helen Mirren</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Display, Royal Memorabilia (Print, Commemoratives)</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Book Display at Program</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Music Playing </h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Show Movie (Introduce & Add Questions)</h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for Boomers Only</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Marketing</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Traditional, Print, Local Newspapers</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Flyers, Calendar, Newsletters in Library</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Church Bulletins</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Receipt Printers (as Publicity)</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->(Some) E-Mail</h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for Boomers Only</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Senior Spaces (focus) </h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->1/6 of our Library devoted to spaces for boomers, older adults, the elderly and their families</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Areas:<span style=""> </span>Special Needs, Front Porch (Rocking Chairs), Bookstore, Listening Area, Living Room and the Center for Creative Learning</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Individual Programming on Demand</h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->70 Year Olds</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Stimulating</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Exciting</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Engaging</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Participating</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Includes, Cultural Diversity</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Traditional Marketing Techniques</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Utilizes the Print resources of the Library</h2> <h1>Programming:<span style=""> </span>Not Just for the Boomers</h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Thank You</h2> <h2><o:p> </o:p></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Allan M. Kleiman</h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="mailto:kleiman@aol.com">kleiman@aol.com</a></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://www.libraryolderadults.blogspot.com/">www.libraryolderadults.blogspot.com</a></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://www.seniorspaces.blogspot.com/">www.seniorspaces.blogspot.com</a></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:10;" ><span style="">l<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->www.oldbridgelibrary.org</h2> Allan M. 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Kleiman<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style="margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size:12;">Multi-District Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style="margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><st1:date year="2009" day="9" month="9"><span style="font-size:12;">September 9, 2009</span></st1:date><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style="margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Good Morning<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Thank You<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Unique Perspective on the Topic<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">There is a shift in the Aging population happening all over the world!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><st1:place><span style="font-size:12;">Opportunity</span></st1:place><span style="font-size:12;"> for us not a challenge!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Who in this room is a boomer?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What does that mean to you?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">How do you look at growing older?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Different from your Parents? Or Grandparents<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Who are “they?”<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Currently, 35 Million Seniors<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">By 2030, 78 Million Seniors, close to 20% of the Population<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">That’s 1 in 5<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">How do we translate this demographic change into positive library services?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What are the implications?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">But it is more complicated than that?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Question the notion that there is such a thing as “library services to older adults”<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What is Library Service to older adults now? <o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What should it be in the future?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Is it on the same par as Children’s Services?<span style=""> </span>Teen Services?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Basis for Service Today……<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><st1:state><st1:place><span style="font-size:12;">ALA</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="font-size:12;"> RUSA RSS Guidelines for Library Service to Older Adults (2008)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Established Broad Principles for Service<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">How could you turn around your Library and create such a Service?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Why do we Have to?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Can’t we just do the same thing we’ve been doing for the last 100 Years?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Who Would Know the Difference?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">------The Boomers Would!!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Boomers have always thought that they can change the world<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Shift of what it means to grow older<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Change in what retirement means<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Change in almost all facets of American Life<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What the Boomers are beginning to do is create a New Life Stage Between Careers and Old Age <o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Something that really has not previously happened!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">And everyone in this room is going to be an active participant in the process<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">‘the baby boomers will turn their golden years into an intense time of social activism, volunteerism, and lifelong learning.” “In retirement, the </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-size:12;">Woodstock</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-size:12;"> generation will still be trying to change the world.”<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">(Prime Time by Marc Freedman)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">How will this effect our libraries?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">The Boomers “force” us to look at Library Services to Adults and Older Adults in a different way!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Now--3 Groups of Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">40-60, 60-80, 80-100<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Active vs. Inactive<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Now……we need to create library programs that serve the 3 generations:<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Boomers, Older Adults and the Elderly<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">We need to continue what we have been doing plus expand to serve this “new generation!”<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">The Boomers give us an opportunity to change the library from a passive entity to one which is a catalyst<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">The library will become the center of town in every community--<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">to be the place for public debate and discussion<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">to allow for individual instruction<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">allow for group learning and discovery<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">We want to </span><st1:stockticker><span style="font-size:12;">HOOK</span></st1:stockticker><span style="font-size:12;"> the Boomers in Now!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Many have not used the Library in years<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Re-introduce the Library/Services<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">We need to get the Boomers Out of Barnes & Noble!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Boomers are going to redefine retirement and we want our Libraries to be a part of that<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Boomers will be looking for Places for<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Information<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Recreation<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Education<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Socialization<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What </span><st1:street><st1:address><span style="font-size:12;">Better Place</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-size:12;"> Than Your Library?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Most difficult Boomer to attract?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Men or Women?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Have not used the library very much<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Rarely took the kids to the library<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Bought paperbacks at B&N<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Library collections are women oriented<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Men’s Books are Fewer<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What do the Boomers want?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Want it </span><st1:stockticker><span style="font-size:12;">NOW</span></st1:stockticker><span style="font-size:12;">! <o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Don’t Want to Wait!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Expect Good Customer Service!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Can go Elsewhere!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Are Internet savvy!<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Don’t really need libraries!!!!!!</span></h2>
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<br /><h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">…..this post-World War II generation, healthier than their parents, will expect the 21st century library to be a cross between the traditional library, a 24/7 learning center and a community college.<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Allan M. Kleiman</span></h2>
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<br /><h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">“Boomers won’t be content with a collection of large-print books, and all the library staff will have to be involved in providing services, not just the Outreach Staff.<span style=""> </span>There will be a new kind of adult and older adults services created to lure the Boomers into Libraries.”<span style=""> </span>Allan M. Kleiman<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">“Boomers will expect creative, exciting and stimulating programming and exhibits, enhanced technology, small meeting rooms and large spaces for discussions.”<span style=""> </span>Allan M. Kleiman<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Libraries need to acknowledge this new exciting challenge that’s coming and get ready and plan for it………..<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">So this is an opportunity for Revolution<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">So this is an opportunity to change<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">So this is an opportunity for us to develop a new vision of what growing older is<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">So this is a new direction in library services to the baby boomers, older adults and the elderly<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Serving Older Adults<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Now, we know all the facts—<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What Can we do?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">What are some ideas to rethink your library and the services that we provide?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Here are some suggestions-----<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Ideas--The Physical Library<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Layout<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Circulation/Self-Check Out<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Coffee/Food/Prune Juice Bar/Teas<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Conversation Areas<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Drive-thru window<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Policies….are they “senior” friendly<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Ideas--Marketing<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Traditional plus--<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Web based marketing<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">E-Mail (not text message)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">RSS Feeds<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Podcasts<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Cell Phones<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Other Technology….we don’t know<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Ideas--Marketing, cont.<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Begin Now-----Reaching Out to People at their Workplace<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Begin to borrow ideas from the Boomer Gurus----<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Ken Dychwald, www.agewave.com<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Mary Furlong, www.maryfurlong.com<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Ideas--Collections<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">How will they Change?<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Traditional plus<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">24/7 Library<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">E-Books (According to Overdrive, Readers are 44 Years old and 70% Women)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">E-Music, E-Video<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Ideas--Collections, cont.<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Retirement<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Financial Security<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Travel, Leisure<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Caring for Aging Parents<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">2nd Career Information<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Volunteer Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Course/School Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Resources<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Baby Boomer Headquarters (www.bbhq.com)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Reinventing Aging: Baby Boomers and Civic Engagement (Harvard School of Public Health) www.reinventingAging.org<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Civic Ventures (www.civicventures.org)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Libraries for the Future (www.lff.org)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2> <h1><span style="font-size:12;">Resources<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">Boomer Project (www.boomerproject.com, Matt Thornhill)<span style=""> </span>Newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">WHCOA 2005 (www.whcoa.gov)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">ALA WHCOA Site (http://cs.ala.org/ra/whiteouse)<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <h2 style=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><span style="">n<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12;">John Beck, Got Game (How the Gamer Generation is Reshaping Business Forever) and look at OCLC Newsletter No. 267<o:p></o:p></span></h2> Allan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-27468348992472698592008-01-05T15:03:00.000-05:002008-01-05T15:29:18.125-05:00Welcome to 2008Greetings--<br /><br />Well, I've been a bit slow this past year in writing to this blog. I guess that traveling around the US and Canada presenting workshops on library service to older adults, the baby boomers, "senior spaces," and social networking and older adults--did keep me quite busy.<br /><br />2007 was a banner year, I feel in Library Services to Older Adults.<br /><br />The "senior spaces" project at the Old Bridge Public Library has really been the focus of much of my research, in-practice, and workshops for the year. I am sure that many of you have already read the<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.seniorspaces.blogspot.com"> www.seniorspaces.blogspot.com</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.infolink.org/seniorspaces">www.infolink.org/seniorspaces</a> website. Begin to look at the library's web page at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.oldbridgelibrary.org">www.oldbridgelibrary.org </a>under "senior spaces" for additional material this Spring.<br /><br />The "senior spaces" project is more than just tables and chairs--it is a shift in philosophy in public library services for older adults. Ten years ago very few libraries had "teen spaces" now that seems the norm. So, too, in ten years will "senior spaces." By then I'll be 66 and ready to use one!<br /><br />If I just let "senior spaces" be the way that it is now I would feel that I have accomplished much. But there is so much more to do! I am receiving 3-5 e-mails a week from around the world looking for more information about the project. After "preaching" for over 25 years on library services to older adults--there is now a greater interest than ever before. Yes, our "senior spaces" project is interesting and innovative-- it has captivated people's imagination for the future!<br /><br />For the last several months, I had the idea of introducing the Wii to our seniors. We have done training sessions in both November and December on the Wii. Our prospects are exciting as we begin next month to have the Wii available for open play on Thursdays at the "Senter for Creative Learning and Technology" and also each week before our Senior Fridays programs. What's next? The "Center" will open in February and we will be looking at training our seniors to use Second Life later this Spring.<br /><br />So, what's in store for me?<br /><br />I do know that 2008 will be more about writing and sharing and spreading the word about service to older adults than I think I have ever done before. As always, I invite you to join me on that journey as we move forward.<br /><br />Look for me here, on the other blogs and web pages, and maybe perhaps at a conference near you.<br /><br />I promise to write more!<br /><br />Contact me at: kleiman@aol.com or akleiman@oldbridgelibrary.org.<br /><br />--AllanAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-79810575875681665192007-01-14T21:51:00.000-05:002007-01-14T22:08:49.424-05:00Sunday NightGreetings--<br /><br />It's kind of funny! I thought that when I completed teaching my class on library services to older adults for San Jose State University <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SLIS</span>, that I would have plenty of time to write this blog.<br /><br />Guess what?<br /><br />It's <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Pre</span>-ALA time. Our Committee has several projects that we are working on at Midwinter. Most notably in trying to complete the 1st draft of the Guidelines for Library Service to Older Adults. It is a major undertaking.<br /><br />What has happened since the last revision was completed in 1998 and approved in 1999, is that a whole new generation of older adults have emerged. Ten years ago we talked quite <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">alot</span> about the Sandwich Generation. You hear very little of that term today. What you hear more of course, is the term Baby Boomer. The fourth revision of the Guidelines need to reflect the Baby Boomer generation.<br /><br />I think that there is still quite a bit of ageism in the Library profession. The idea that seniors in their 60s and 70s are still working, having sex, and going to the Library seems to be something out of the twilight zone. But as a Boomer myself just turned 55, I can see that my aging is different from that of my parents. Firstly, I never expect to retire 100%. As long as I can work, I will. I don't want to move to a Retirement Community but rather back to New York City to be in the middle of the world with a chance to do <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">everything</span>. I am even thinking about going back to school.<br /><br />So, how do we plan for this time of life. I don't know. There are no precise answers. Libraries will have to discover what they will do to serve the Baby Boomers over the next 20 years. And each Library's approach will be different as each Children's Department in every Library is different. One size or one approach does not fit all!<br /><br />I guess that I am more excited about the Senior Spaces Project at the Old Bridge Public Library then I can really put down in paper. This is going to give me a chance to experiment. I want the room to <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">reflect</span> the 3 generations of older adults and I am not sure how to get that message across at the moment. I was thinking of using 3 different colors or many 3 different styles of furniture. I'm not sure yet. I'll have a better idea after ALA Midwinter. I do know that I want an opening ceremony to be something special and that the kick-off should be in May 2007--Older Americans Month.<br /><br />To find our more about the Senior Spaces Project, look at the BLOG at:<br />www.seniorspaces.blogspot.com. for more details.<br /><br />Well, it's time to get off the computer and relax. Look through some catalogs and then to<br />bed.<br /><br />Chat with you soon,<br />AllanAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-31983611446180303492006-12-31T22:28:00.000-05:002006-12-31T23:03:53.092-05:00Happy New YearGreetings--<br /><br />Happy New Year to all of you. This past year 2006 has been a good year for me in the promotion of library service to older adults. <br /><br />I completed the last of 11 workshops on library service to older adults for the Texas State Library and Archives, presented programs on GLBT Elderly at the New Jersey and New England Library Associations, Chaired a Pre-Conference on Libraries and Older Adults at ALA Annual, and just recently taught a class in library services to older adults for San Jose State University SLIS.<br /><br />I think that 2007 will be even better!<br /><br />Already on the schedule is a Pre-conference set for ALA Washington, DC on "libraries, older adults and technology."<br /><br />At the Old Bridge Public Library we are in the middle of developing our strategic plan which has an emphasis on outreach, diversity and service to older adults. We are working on a "new" idea that you will hear about soon that is a step "backward" and a step "forward" in how libraries will provide services to older adults. We are very excited to be on the cutting edge.<br /><br />I've had a chance this year to meet dozens of library professionals that understand the growing need to advance the idea of service to older adults. I feel optomistic--more optomistic than I have in a long time.<br /><br />Come and join us in this movement! Chat with you in 2007!<br /><br />AllanAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-1157310703673291312006-09-03T14:50:00.000-04:002006-09-03T15:11:43.686-04:00School Days! School Days!Happy Labor Day Greetings--<br /><br />No sooner than I finished the last three of eleven workshops on library services to older adults for the Texas State Library and Archives then school began! Oh, I'm not going back to school! I am teaching a class on "library services to older adults" online for San Jose State University, School of Library and Information Science.<br /><br />Many of the students have already done work on the subject in other classes and seem excited to particpate in this one. I have 24 students which I am working with using e-mail and the Blackboard Learning System. We meet one hour each week online as well as post on a discussion board that others in the class can all particpate in. So far--so good!<br /><br />One of the exercises that I am doing this week at home is to do some dining room and front hall cleaning. You can't imagine the archives that I am finding. Things that I have not seen in years!<br /><br />Of course, many of you would just toss them away. I am finding so many unique items that relate to the course that I am teaching--I just can't believe it. Having been around for over 25 years in this field gives one a lot of time for gathering.<br /><br />I spent some time writing my two cents this week on the possible merger of US National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) and the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS). Information about the merger plan can be found at either: www.nclis.gov or at: www.imls.gov. My wish is that if the two are to merge that one member either of the "new" IMLS staff or advisory board be knowledgeable in the area of "library services to the elderly," as mandated in the NCLIS Charter. Part of getting involved in this area of library services to older adults is that you become a stakeholder on what happens, especially in Washington, DC! Both NCLIS and IMLS have been "friends" to service to older adults!<br /><br />Well, that's it for now. If you want to look at the course information at San Jose, you can do that at:<br /><br />http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/courses/220.kleiman/220fall06info.htm.<br /><br />Chat with you soon,<br />AllanAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-1156693298084712302006-08-27T11:18:00.000-04:002006-08-27T11:41:38.103-04:00Back Home Again!Greetings--<br /><br />Well it has been an exciting and frustrating week. The last three workshops in Texas went very well despite two days of a-v problems, a fight over an untagged bag, and being bumped from the hotel despite a confirmed reservation.<br /><br />This series of workshops that I designed for the Texas State Library and Archives were developed for those in the field who were already doing "something" for older adults as well as for those who were new to this area of library services. Each session ran from 9am to 4:30pm with a lunch and two breaks worked in. I can't recall, except one group that we did in Lubbock, that I was able to get through all the material that I had planned. The only other time I have ever felt "complete" in doing this was last winter when I presented a 4-day workshop for the Missouri State Library. There is always more that you want to share. It seems every day as I pick-up a newspaper or magazine there is another interesting article either on older adults or on the bany boomers.<br /><br />The Texas sessions presentation was broken down into:<br />Introductions/Welcome<br />Census Figures<br />Aging is Hot! Hot! Hot!<br />ALA Guidelines for Library Service to Older Adults<br />Inventory of Services Checklist (Exercise)<br />Library Buildings/Design<br />Library Policies<br />Collections<br />In-Library Programming<br />Technology & Older Adults<br />Seniors with Special Needs<br />Outreach Programming<br />Book Delivery Options<br />Utilizing Seniors as a Resource<br />Publicity/Marketing<br />Action Plan (Exercise)<br />Conclusion<br /><br />Of course each of the 11 times the program was presented, it was a bit different. It really depended on the needs of the group. In one group where most of the participants had not done any computer training at all with seniors, I spend more time that I usually did with that. In other groups where we had a Bi-Folkal kit to use, I demonstrated it. The workshop was not just talk. I used my collection of video, audio and dvd materials to supplement the presentation.<br /><br />Would I do it again! Absolutely. We spent a great deal of time on the "traditional" senior and I would like to go back and do the entire series over with more emphasis on the baby boomers.<br />Who knows! That might be a project for 2007!<br /><br />These nine months working in Texas have been some of the most gratifying training experiences that I have ever had. My hope is that each and every participant was inspired by the excitement that I shared with them about serving older adults and the baby boomers. And that each one of them will go back to their library and improve services for this age group.<br /><br />That's all for me for now! <br /><br />Chat with you soon,<br />Allan<br />(kleiman@aol.com)Allan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-1156084860062640662006-08-20T10:32:00.000-04:002006-08-20T10:41:00.070-04:00Off to Texas!Sunday Greetings--<br /><br />I am off tomorrow (Monday) for the final leg of my trips around Texas, for the "Texas Is Aging! Is Your Library Ready?" project. The workshops have been sponsored by the Texas State Library and Archives.<br /><br />These nine months of traveling have given me an idea that most public libraries are facing the same issues: finance, buildings, staffing, training and new technology. Big or small--we're all the same.<br /><br />The registration for the Houston area workshop was so large that it had to be split into two sessions--one one Tuesday and one on Wednesday. Then Myra and I are off to McAllen for Thursday. Home on Friday evening.<br /><br />It is interesting that the basic outline that I keep using changes from each set of workshops. I am always finding new sources, but it is impossible to "cram" a century of service into 6 hours. I try and leave the attendees motivated and chock full of ideas. Isn't that what it's all about?<br /><br />I hope to post from the road.....but forgive me if I don't. The laptop is getting a bit old, I know it's time to get a new one--but it works.<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />AllanAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-1155490443866935632006-08-13T13:31:00.000-04:002006-08-13T13:34:03.876-04:00Guess What?Greetings--<br /><br />Well, I have spent a frustrating week trying to log-in to the blog. Have you ever lost your username and password? I was about to abandon this blog and set-it-up elsewhere when I tried once last time--guess what? I was using the wrong password!<br /><br />Now, I have a chance to communicate with you!<br /><br />Blog with you soon,<br />AllanAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32245912.post-1154808129945274132006-08-05T16:00:00.000-04:002006-08-05T16:02:09.953-04:00Greetings--<br /><br />Welcome to the new blog on library services to the baby Boomers and Older Adults. I hope that<br />you will continue to read this and add to it on a regular basis.<br /><br />Need to e-mail me: <a href="mailto:kleiman@aol.com">kleiman@aol.com</a><br /><br />Blog with you soon,<br />Allan<br /><br />Allan M. KleimanAllan M. Kleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099680486814151799noreply@blogger.com0