RA for All: Ten Rules of Basic RA Service
Readers Advisory belongs in every library, no matter its budget. The implementation of this vital service is the responsibility of every staff member-- from pages to directors, from those behind the scenes to the ones on the front lines. This program...
2018 Adult Fiction Year in Review
2018 is in the books, but have you taken time to step back and assess what happened in those books? Puns aside, 2019 is only days old but everyone is already rushing to make predictions for the coming year. Reading resolutions are being set, and hot upcoming titles...
Beyond Booktalking: Whole Library Promotion
Every library employee has heard someone say they didn’t know the library offered something, whether it’s technology, programs, notary services, or any of the dozens of things we provide on a daily basis. Libraries can better spread the word when they realize that...
Steps to Becoming a More Inclusive and Diverse Library for Young Readers
How diverse are the services and programs that are offered in your library? Could you be even more effective in creating a diverse and inclusive place for your users and community? This interactive and informative program will discuss the importance of creating...
Staying in Genre Shape
Once you know what makes a mystery a mystery or a fantasy a fantasy and why a patron may prefer one of those genres to another, it is time to move on to the next step...keeping that genre knowledge up to date. Yes, Harry Potter will always be classified a fantasy and...
Reader’s Advisory Mysteries Solved: How Sisters in Crime Can Help
According to Library Journal, mysteries are the most circulated genre of fiction in public libraries. Chances are, your patrons are clamoring for them. Sisters in Crime, a national organization of mystery writers, can help you. Cari Dubiel is the Library Liaison to...
Advising Readers of Young Adult Literature: An Interactive Webinar Program
Satisfying the Reader’s Advisory needs for patrons of all ages who enjoy Young Adult literature can be very challenging! And keeping up with new releases and trends can almost seem impossible. In this interactive and fun webinar, participants will learn specific...
Geek Out @ Your Library
Wizards, Time Lords, dragons and angels....just some of the characters your patrons love. Stepping into the “geek” world can be overwhelming, and there just isn't enough time to learn about all the various fandoms. But this is where your patrons, especially youth are...
Advisory for Readers of Speculative Fiction
This informative webinar program focuses on how to help readers of Speculative Fiction, a broad category that encompasses the genres of science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and horror that is often a mystery to library staff who may not read in those genres....
Reader’s Advisory in the Digital Age
Summer reading is on the horizon, and library users are looking for their next great book. Chances are, many of them are going to find it online. How do we as librarians connect our physical presence to those resources, as well our own online presences? Participants...
Reader’s Advisory: All About Genres
Genres are a major factor in how readers pick what they want to read. It is important for library staff to speak the language of genre to help put people together with the books that will connect with people. Knowing the trends, hot books, and top authors in currently...
Getting Started with Reader’s Advisory
Putting people together with the books they really want to read may be the best win-win situation in public libraries. It is how libraries can show we are a discovery service not merely a delivery service. Learn the whys and how’s of Reader’s Advisory with practical...
New Trends in Reader’s Advisory
Genres and popular interests in Reader’s Advisory continue to evolve. Publishing trends, reflecting reading interests, clearly demonstrate this constant change. But what changes should you be making to your Reader’s Advisory program…if any? In this fun and interactive...