When: April 14 – May 11, 2025 (4 weeks)
Where: Online & Asynchronous (see more info)
Cost: $165 (Register 2 weeks early for 10% off)
CE Credit: 1.4 CEUs/ 14 LEUs
Program#: 316025
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Ten thousand people turn 65 every day in America. As our aging population grows dramatically, libraries are finding it crucial to serve this audience. The unique needs and interests of older adults are wide and varied, from tech help to library home delivery service to memory cafes. We will dig into some of the trends, misconceptions, and needs of this age group. Practical tips, methods, and ideas will be discussed and shared. This course covers weekly topics through readings, video lectures, and discussion questions. You are expected to participate in weekly lessons through online discussions and an assignment related to the topic.
Learners will be able to:
- Understand their own communities as well as broader trends among older adults
- Welcome older adults into the library
- Build collections
- Develop programs and services
- Form marketing outreach strategies & partnerships
Course Audience: This course is ideal for library staff seeking to develop engaging and effective programs and services for seniors in public libraries.
Instructor
Angela Meyers holds a Master of Library & Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Angela started as an Adult Services Librarian in a rural public library and is now the Coordinator of Youth and Inclusive Services for the Bridges Library System in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She also coordinates the Library Memory Project, which is a collaboration of 21 libraries in two counties offering memory cafes for those living with memory loss and their care partners.