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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1994
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED378968 |
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- Intergenerational Programming in Public Libraries in Western Pennsylvania. Sapir, Jeanne A. Age Differences Age Groups Attitude Change Children Community Programs Financial Support Generation Gap Intergenerational Programs Library Facilities Library Services Needs Assessment Older Adults Program Development Public Libraries Questionnaires The public library is a natural arena for intergenerational programs that can change "agist" attitudes by bringing older adults and youth together. This study determined the degree to which public libraries in western Pennsylvania perceive a need for programming for intergenerational programming, to what extent programs have been developed, and the success of the programs. Questionnaires were sent to 212 public libraries, and 121 (57%) were returned. It was found that while a majority of libraries perceived a need for intergenerational programming, few had actually done any. Only 53 (44%) libraries listed programs for older adults. While 82 (68%) libraries acknowledged the need for intergenerational programs, only 6 had presented them. Reasons included lack of staff, funds, and space. Five tables present study findings. Three appendixes contain a list of intergenerational programs presented in western Pennsylvania, the cover letter, and the survey questionnaire. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/SLD)