Discusses current demographics of librarianship in North America and examines how a huge retiree rate will affect the profession. Examines changes that must take place in libraries' recruiting, training, and staffing practices, and provides insight on how to make a library's transition easier when several retiring librarians leave at once. Lacks a

The Age Demographics of Academic Librarians: A Profession Apart discusses the current demographics of librarianship in North America and examines how a huge retiree rate will affect the profession. With the average age of librarians increasing dramatically since 1990, this book examines the changes that will have to take place in your library, such as recruiting, training, and working with a smaller staff. The Age Demographics of Academic Librarians provides you with insights on how to make your library's transition easier when several of your colleagues leave your library. Valuable and...