03467nam a2200433Ii 4500 9781838676933 UtOrBLW 20251029120125.0 m o d cr un||||||||| 200320s2020 enk ob 001 0 eng d 9781838676933 UtOrBLW eng rda UtOrBLW Z711.92.M4 D53 2020 LAN025000 bisacsh GLMX bicssc 027.6 Dickey, Timothy J., author. 58611 Library dementia services : how to meet the needs of the Alzheimer's community / authored by Timothy J. Dickey (Columbus Metropolitan Libraries; Kent State University iSchool; San José State University iSchool, USA). Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020. ©2020 1 online resource (208 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes index. Includes bibliographical references. There are 50 million people globally living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and tens of millions further who are their caregivers. As a public service, it is important that library and information professionals learn to serve and assist those with dementia. Designed for seasoned professionals and library science students alike, this book first presents a complete overview of the spectrum disease known as Alzheimer's dementia, as well as a basic understanding of the information needs of dementia caregivers. It then explores best practices, guidelines, and concrete ideas for serving those with dementia and their caregivers, including: Customer service and communication, with evidence-based suggestions for working with this population; Information resources to best meet the reference needs of the community, as grounded in LIS user studies and health informatics; Collection development for ongoing and appropriate mental and social stimulation of those experiencing cognitive decline; and Programming ideas for both communities, with a wide variety of focus and content. Lifelong learning, mental stimulation, and social connections are central to libraries' core mission. Readers, both from library and information science and in related social services and social sciences disciplines, will gain a comprehensive toolkit for service both to those in cognitive decline and their caregivers, meeting the needs of both communities with thoughtful and innovative practices. Print version record. Prelims -- 1 Knowing Your Users: Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementias, and Caregivers -- 2 Library Customer Service and Communication for the Dementia Community -- 3 Reference and Information Services for the Dementia Community -- 4 Collection Development for the Dementia Community -- 5 Programming for Dementia and Dementia Caregivers -- Conclusions -- References -- Index. Libraries and people with mental disabilities. 58612 Dementia Patients Books and reading. 58613 Language Arts & Disciplines Library & Information Science General. bisacsh 58614 Community & outreach services. bicssc 58084 9781838676940 https://doi.org/10.1108/9781838676919 51269 51269