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Direct linkWilliamson, Kirsty; Bannister, Marion; Sullivan, Jen – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2010
The article explores the concept of baby boomers as a "crossover" generation, one that embodies characteristics of previous and later generations. The context is the retirement of the baby boomers and its potential impact on the public library. Ethnographic method within a constructivist framework was used, employing the techniques of…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Focus Groups, Baby Boomers, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedSkory, Violet – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
The development and current status of Friends of the Library groups in Canada and the United States are discussed. Suggestions for forming a group and fostering cooperation between the Friends and the library are offered. The resulting benefits to the library and the community are explored. (25 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Services, Community Support, Cooperation, Foreign Countries
