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Promoting library resources in Age Concern day centres.

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  • 1Leicestershire Libraries and Information Services.

Health Libraries Review
|February 8, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Frail elderly individuals show enthusiasm for library resources but require assistance. This study offers guidelines for librarians to effectively engage this demographic and promote library stock.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Library and Information Science

Background:

  • Frail elderly individuals represent a significant demographic with unique needs.
  • Accessibility of library resources for the elderly is crucial for cognitive and social engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of library resources with frail elderly people.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators for library resource utilization among this population.

Main Methods:

  • An experiment was conducted across four day centres catering to different frail elderly groups (mentally frail, physically frail, mentally active, mentally handicapped).
  • A librarian facilitated group sessions utilizing library resources in each centre.
  • Observations were recorded to assess user engagement and resource effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Frail elderly people demonstrated a strong potential for enthusiastic library use.
  • A notable need for direct assistance in accessing and utilizing library resources was identified.
  • The study highlighted the importance of tailored approaches for different subgroups of frail elderly individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Library services can be highly effective for frail elderly users with appropriate support.
  • Librarians require specific training and guidelines to cater to the needs of frail elderly patrons.
  • Proactive outreach and assistance are key to unlocking the potential of this user group.

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