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http://dx.doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2019.53.1.133

A Study on Development of Guidelines for Libraries Serving Older Adults: Initial Findings from Active Older Adults of Urban Libraries  

Kim, So-Young (이화여자대학교 이화사회과학원)
Cha, Mikyeong (이화여자대학교 사회과학대학 문헌정보학과)
Kim, Jonghee (유타대학교)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science / v.53, no.1, 2019 , pp. 133-157 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to figure out requirements and considerations of guidelines for libraries serving active older adults in Korea. The research data were collected by examining domestic laws and policies, foreign library guidelines and service practices. Two focus group interviews were also conducted with 10 librarians of Seoul metropolitan area. The research findings were the following: Specific guidelines should be set up including sections of information resources, human resources, facilities, service & programs, and promotion & marketing. The guideline should also include not only solutions for improving digital literacy of old adults but solving librarians' difficulties with serving old adults.
Keywords
Library Service; Guidelines; Older Adult; Elderly; Senior; Baby Boomer; Active Aging;
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