This is the slideshow for the Growing Your Next Generation of Patrons presentation, by Lexie Robinson and Beth Locy of the Madison Public Library. Presented at the Alabama Library Association Conference, April 18, 2007.
1. Growing Your Next Generation of Patrons: Staying Relevant in the Network Society
2. A library is a place, a palace where the lofty spirits of all nations and generations meet.” - Samuel Niger
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7. Millennial Characteristics Graphical/ Visual Patriotic Cause Oriented Fun seeking Achievement Oriented Family Oriented Confident Multi-taskers Entrepreneurial Gamers Nomadic Independent High Expectations Civic Minded Adaptive / Flexible Collaborative No format loyalty Short Attention Span Internet Natives Shifting Ethics Respect Intelligence More Diverse More Friends Optimistic/ Positive