The value of older library workers

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to deal with recognizing and reacting to an aging workforce and understanding the value that older workers can still represent to an organization.

Design/methodology/approach

This article references field literature to support the points addressed.

Findings

Librarians and library workers have knowledge and experience that can provide value to both their organizations as they approach retirement and afterwards as retirees in a variety of ways.

Originality/value

This article represents the viewpoint of the author produced from his experiences and understandings.

Citation

Crumpton, M.A. (2016), "The value of older library workers", The Bottom Line, Vol. 29 No. 4, pp. 226-229. https://doi.org/10.1108/BL-01-2016-0004