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Download full textGross, Ron; And Others – 1990
"Lively Minds," the Travelling Library Learning Program, involves older adults in Nassau, New York in weekly, 1-hour continuing education programs which use library services and materials for mental stimulation, enjoyment, and empowerment. The overall purpose is to give seniors personal intellectual experiences of the power and resourcefulness of…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Community Education, Community Organizations, Community Programs
Polk, W. Ben; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1987
This theme issue discusses the special information needs of older adults and library services designed to meet these needs, especially focusing on the problems of mobility, visual, and hearing impairments. Several contracted projects in Illinois, developed to assess and meet the needs of older adults, are also described and evaluated. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Community Programs, Delivery Systems
