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An overlooked resource?
— Public libraries' work with older people - an introduction | | Author(s) | John Vincent |
| Journal title | Working with Older People, vol 18, no 4, 2014 |
| Publisher | Emerald, 2014 |
| Pages | pp 214-222 |
| Source | www.emeraldinsight.com/wwop.htm |
| Keywords | Public libraries ; Well being ; Social inclusion ; Case studies ; Standards of provision. |
| Annotation | Public libraries in the UK have a long history of working with older people. This paper draws on responses from libraries working with older people, outlining their approaches, and also on the report, 'Library services for older people - good practice guide'. The paper draws together examples of different initiatives developed by public libraries, all of which have an enormous impact on the older people (and their families) involved. However, much of this work is "under the radar"; so when spending cuts are made, the knock-on effects are often not recognised. The paper highlights examples of work that other library services could replicate. It also highlights work that potential partner organisations may not know about, and therefore can use this paper as a "way in" to libraries. It stresses the importance of recognising the wide range of people under the umbrella term, "older people". This paper aims to draw attention to a key area of work which may not be well known outside libraries themselves, with the potential to bring other partners and funders on board. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150529240 A |
| Classmark | UT: D:F:5HH: RNA: 69P: 583 |
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