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Beyond Books : Adult Library Programs for a New Era by Jenn Carson is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Beyond Books: Adult Library Programs for a New Era takes us out of the stacks and past the traditional walls of the library to reach underserved and overworked adults in our communities — adults who might not think they need the library in their lives. Readers are introduced to the concept of adult programming through a multifaceted approach based on a solid foundation of behavioral science, real-life library experience, and data on current trends in libraries and other institutions. This book posits that offering diverse adult programs is an important catalyst for fostering community connection and individual wellness, and that no librarian needs to deliver them alone. Partnerships are not only helpful; they are essential to preventing librarian burnout. Themes of the book center on passive versus active programs, the importance of intergenerational involvement, and programs that touch a variety of topics divided by the following sections: Food & Drink, Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing, Technology & Media, Health & Wellness, Business & Finance, and Nature & Gardening. This book provides clear, step-by-step models and strategies for delivering adult programs (both in-pers

Who reads Beyond Books : Adult Library Programs for a New Era?

Author

Jenn Carson

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9781538139752

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Computer Science, Reference