Library Dementia Services

There are 50 million people globally living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and tens of millions of their caregivers. Library and information professionals must learn to assist those with dementia. This book explores best practice guidelines and concrete ideas for serving those with dementia and their caregivers.

About the author

Timothy J. Dickey is a librarian and library science educator. He is currently an Adult Services Librarian with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and teaches on the faculties of Kent State University, San José State University, and the Catholic University of America. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). His research interest in dementia services stems in part from his personal experience of Alzheimer's caregiving.

Summary

There are 50 million people globally living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and tens of millions of their caregivers. Library and information professionals must learn to assist those with dementia. This book explores best practice guidelines and concrete ideas for serving those with dementia and their caregivers.

Product details

• Authors: Timothy J. Dickey, Timothy J. (Columbus Metropolitan Libraries; Kent State University iSchool; San Jose State University iSchool Dickey
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781838676940
• ISBN: 978-1-83867-694-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 227 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Bibliotheks-, Archiv- und Informationsmanagement, Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Alzheimer's & Dementia, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / Administration & Management