Ashley Brooks - Senior Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians

Ashley Brooks is a freelance writer and former library assistant from Athens, Georgia. She holds a bachelors degree in English from the University of North Georgia. Ashley was inspired to write this book following years of teaching computer and technology skills to older adults at several libraries and one senior center in rural Georgia. The teaching experience showed her just how helpful libraries can be in improving the lives of older adults in the modern world. She wanted to share her perspectives with other library professionals and provide tips on creating a senior services plan that exceeds expectations.

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