301453 (v.3) Information Studies 394 - Library Services for Seniors

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Area:	Department of Media and Information
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	2.0
Seminar:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Analysis of information needs of senior citizens. Analysis of current sources of information in all formats, including computer-mediated information. Senior citizens in the community. Role of government agencies. Public library programs for seniors. Role of specialist senior citizen librarians. Future trends.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Analysed social, cultural, technological and recreational information needs of senior citizens. Investigated levels of services available to seniors in local communities. Conducted effective services to support senior citizens in the community. Developed services which offer seniors an enriched life-style.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Allen, Bryce. and Wilkinson. (1990), What do our senior citizens want from public libraries. Canadian Library Journal, 47.2: 105-110. Earle, Leon. (1996), Successful ageing in Australian society: a community development challenge. Recreation for Older Adults. Adelaide. Hales-Mabry, Celia. (1993), The world of aging: information needs and choices. American Library Association, Chicago. Olsberg, Diana. (1997), Ageing and money: Australia's retirement revolution. St. Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Rubin, Rhea Joyce. (1993), Intergenerational programming: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. New York, Neal-Schuman Publishers.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 30%, Proposal for project 20%, Report on project 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y