A roadmap to the trends and perspectives on the library's role in meeting the needs of our aging population, this book offers * Proactive ideas that serve the increasing longevity of your patrons * Different perspectives on longevity from a variety of scholars and experts * A section on librarians' responses to the issues Supporting this growing population is a concern of many, and this book will help you find ways to be creative and take the initiative to build a better service model for these customers.