1. Librarians Embrace Lifelong Learning Initiative
Session 1D
Shelley Goldstein, Library Director, University of Connecticut, Waterbury and Brian G. Chapman, Director of Outreach at University of Connecticut, Waterbury and Director of The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Connecticut
Librarians Embrace Life Long Learner Initiative
Engaging older adults in new, technology-based learning is at the heart of this outreach project on the campus of the University of Connecticut where there is a dynamic collaboration between the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and the Waterbury Campus Library.

2. 3. What is Lifelong Learning?
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4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvFtl67uds4
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To feel more connected to the campus

6. To increase the librarys visibility 7. To explore avenues outside familiar library walls 8. Because the Academic Plan seeks to embrace outreach 9. Because partnerships are key in our profession 10. To direct our community members to library-related resources 11. To share librarian skills/creativity with a captive audienceAs an urban-based regional campus libraries we have a strong connection to our community.
12. Outreach
inter-agency cooperation (i.e., with non-library agencies such as museums, governmental units, and social service organizations)Outreach which focuses less on circulation policies and shared libraries, and more on independent efforts of academic libraries to move beyond their walls or traditional clientele to interact with their surrounding communities.
13. Nov/Dec 2008
14. http://thewearypilgrim.typepad.com/the_weary_pilgrim/images/2007/04/11/bandwagon1.jpg
15. If opportunity doesnt knock, build a door!
16. 17. Spring2009
Filled to Capacity!
18. Expanded Workshop Series

free (library) resources on the web

19. evaluating website skills 20. RSS feeds & podcasts 21. Facebook & Twitter 22. Google (Advanced) 23. Firefox Fall 2009
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map resources on the web

25. health-related sitesexpanded again
Fall 2010
26. Co-sponsored event
This Spring Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Roundtable is presented in conjunction with the UConn Library exhibit
Spring 2011
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/womenshistory/OLLIRoundtable.pdf
27. Where we are now?
28. Where we are now?
March 18, 2011 May 6, 2011
Cards Issued: 71
Historical Charges: 69
29. What were the challenges?
30. So what is our collaboration
all about?

successful Connect to the World Workshops

31. well-attended Exhibit/Roundtable commemoratingwomens history month 32. grateful community members with library privileges 33. supportive environment for OLLI presenters/members