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Please excuse cross-posting of this message. **************************************************************** Join us at the Nova Scotia Provincial Library for the OLA Audio Conference "Serving Seniors". Instructors are Rosemary Honnold and Saralyn Mesaros, Coshocton Public Library, Coshocton, Ohio. Statistics show that the senior population will triple in the next decade as the Baby Boom generation edges its way into retirement. "Serving Seniors: a How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians" is a practical guide for establishing and expanding library service to this senior audience. The authors, RoseMary Honnold and Saralyn Mesaros, will offer tips on developing a comprehensive senior plan and many tested program ideas. This 60 minute audio session will be useful for libraries that want to serve their Baby Boomer and older senior adult patrons. KEY TOPICS EXPLORED DURING THIS SESSION Develop the Plan Build a collection Start a Discussion Group Programs in the Library Partnerships Intergenerational Programs Computers Volunteers Homebound Service Library Service in Residential Facilities Programs in Residential Facilities SESSION BENEFITS Libraries need to be serving this large segment of the population whose taxes and patronage have and still do support the libraries. Seniors greatly appreciate the programs libraries offer. Baby boomers want and expect good service! Learn how to best serve this clientele. SESSION DETAILS Time: Thursday, November 4th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m Place: Conference Room, Nova Scotia Provincial Library, 3770 Kempt Road, Halifax Admission is free. Parking is available in front of the building. Please respond to Carol Morris at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 424-2477 if you would like to attend this session. ************************************************ We respectfully request that you refrain from wearing any scented products, including perfume, hair spray, cologne, deodorant, etc. and we thank you for your cooperation. ************************************************