Linley, Rebecca . older people, public libraries, social exclusion, United Kingdom., 2000 In: Open to All? : the Public Library and Social Exclusion. London: Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries, pp. 129-143. [Book chapter]
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This paper considers ways in which older people can be excluded in UK society and then reviews public library provision. It begins by considering the position of older people in the light of current social and economic policy, and also individuals’ experience, and others’ perceptions, of ageing. It then briefly reviews studies of the information needs of older people. UK public library policy and provision are then considered. Drawing on research on the social impact of public libraries, it is argued that public libraries represent a broadly positive, and valued, resource for older people. At the same time, the diversity of individuals grouped together as ‘older people’ is emphasised and it is suggested that this needs to be reflected in the delivery of library services. Much existing good practice is identified as being based on local partnerships and consultation, and the paper argues for the increased usage of these (September 2000).
Item type: | Book chapter |
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Keywords: | older people, public libraries, social exclusion, United Kingdom |
Subjects: | B. Information use and sociology of information > BC. Information in society. C. Users, literacy and reading. > CC. User categories: children, young people, social groups. D. Libraries as physical collections. > DC. Public libraries. |
Depositing user: | Zapopan Martín Muela-Meza |
Date deposited: | 23 Jan 2006 |
Last modified: | 02 Oct 2014 12:02 |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10760/7128 |
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