Name
Abstract | ||
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The article explores the concept of baby boomers as a 'crossover' generation, one that embodies characteristics of previous and later generations. The context is the retirement of the baby boomers and its potential impact on the public library. Ethnographic method within a constructivist framework was used, employing the techniques of focus groups and individual interviews. The findings focus on four principal areas: baby boomer characteristics; information needs and resource use; social needs; and the role of volunteering. Comparisons are made with other generations, as appropriate. The conclusion is that, despite some shared characteristics, differences require innovative responses from public libraries. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2010 | 10.1177/0961000610368917 | JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
baby boomers,Gen X,Gen Y,intergenerational issues,public library,silent generation | Constructivism (philosophy of education),Crossover,Information needs,Information technology,Public relations,Sociology,Interpersonal relationship,Library science,Access to information,Ethnography,Focus group | Journal |
Volume | Issue | ISSN |
42 | 3 | 0961-0006 |
Citations | PageRank | References |
1 | 0.45 | 0 |
Authors | ||
3 | ||
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty Williamson | 1 | 47 | 8.80 |
| Marion Bannister | 2 | 1 | 0.45 |
| Jen Sullivan | 3 | 1 | 0.45 |