.... 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...

... of who is needed to fill professional positions in public libraries. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Succession Professional Retirement Libraries Professional qualifications Recently, we conducted a search for a part‐time circulation clerk. Fifty job hunters flooded...