About the IOA Information Center
Overview
Established in February 2000, the UNC Institute on Aging Information Center is a central source of aging-related information in North Carolina. The Information Center's resources are available to researchers, health professionals, government officials, and others across the state. We have a specialized library of resources and can provide assistance to those seeking information about aging. Access to the resources is provided through our main library, which is located in the UNC Institute on Aging's offices in Chapel Hill NC, and via the internet.
Staff
Danielle Borasky, Associate Director for Library and Information Services
Elise Allison, Librarian
Marlys Ray, Librarian
Email the staff of the Information Center at aginginfo@unc.edu.
Collections
Our collections focus on: North Carolina aging; diversity; rural aging; long term care issues; healthy aging; aging, work and the retirement transition; aging and the community; and aging and library and information science. Our collections consist of resources in a variety of formats including books, journals, reports, web sites and more. Read more about our collections.
Databases & Search Tools
We have a digital library of our collection -- search AGELIB now. We also have an online gerontology journals finder and we provide access and support for users of AARP AgeLine.
Services
Our services include assistance locating resources, answers to reference questions, research assistance, instruction in the use of aging-related resources, and more. Read more about our services.
