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Lifelong Access Libraries
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Desc: Jane and Abigail's presentation at the 2008 Lifelong Access Libraries Institute.
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- Slide 1: Out standing in our field (and that’s where we belong!) Services for Boomers at Multnomah County Library Abigail Elder & Jane Salisbury
- Slide 2: About Multnomah County • Demographics – Portland and eastern suburbs – Almost 700,000 in Multnomah County – 199,487 people 50+ in Multnomah County – 1.9 million people in greater Metro area – Expecting 1 million more people in next 20 years. • Great public transportation • Vibrant downtown • Gentle climate, outdoor recreation
- Slide 3: Multnomah County Library • Our patrons love us! • 17 Locations with 2 more coming soon • Some of the busiest libraries in country • Nationally recognized youth programs • Currently well-funded through local levy • Staff and space are stretched to their limits! • So, we had to make the case for services for older adults.
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