Unit Two - Supporting Reader Development Read the top-up learning at www.ictl.org.uk before working through this presentation

Unit 2 – Learning Outcomes By the end of this unit you will be able to Demonstrate an understanding of reader development Identify, evaluate and use a range of online resources which promote reading to adult clients Identify, evaluate and use a range of online resources which promote reading to younger clients  Identify, evaluate and use a range of online resources which promote reading to clients with special needs or with specific language requirements

Outcome 1 Demonstrate an understanding of reader development Covers the following knowledge and/or skills  - Reader development  - Reading promotion   - Genres  - Reader-centred selection skills  - Literacy initiatives

What is Reader Development? Three definitions: Emergent readers – supporting readers with low basic skills Reader centred approach – supporting readers irrespective of their reading level Audience development – attracting non-traditional library users Reader development – literacy/reading skills? Reader-centred – based on what the reader wants not what the librarian thinks is best Audience development – attract new (non-traditional) library users

Features of Reader Development Proactive Increase reader confidence and enjoyment Increase reading choice Share reading experience Creative reading Reader centred ICT Intervention Social, discussion, writing, scripting ICT – virtual reading groups, discussion boards, online resources

Reader Development Techniques Reading promotions - national hooks e.g. Orange/ Booker prizes, World Book Day, poetry weeks Use of genres – can be restrictive but can also include thematic/image based promotions Literacy initiatives e.g. Big Read, RaW, Vital link, Quick Reads, Basic Skills Agency Reader centred selection skills e.g. online selection tools/reader development sites, online catalogues etc Promotions – national hooks – Orange, Booker, World Book day, poetry weeks etcs Genre – however is restrictive – thematic image based Literacy initiatives Big Read, RaW, Vital link, Quick Reads, Basic Skills Agency Reader-centred stock selection Resources Additional resources: Library catalogues Bibliographies Review journals Publishers' lists Pre-publication lists Specialist suppliers Showroom and bookshop visits Trade publications

Outcome 2,3 & 4 – for each client group: Covers the following knowledge and/or skills for each client group  - Identifying current reading experience and preferences   - Criteria for evaluation of online resources  - Reader development initiatives  - Reader development websites - Online resources for reader development  - Thematic approaches to reader development

Activity 1 - Identify current reading experience and preferences Create a reader profile other using the template on Moodle

Online Resources Reader development initiatives Reader development websites Online resources for reader development See handout and ICTL website for examples

Activity 2 – Evaluate online reader development resources Based on the reader profile from activity 1 select an appropriate online resource to evaluate Evaluate the website against the template on Moodle Use the websites you have evaluated to select at least one book for the reader in your profile

Thematic approaches to reader development literary fiction crime romance fantasy and sci-fi blockbusters historical short stories Westerns poetry defined by country (or language) Recommendations like bookshops Cult novels Narrowing choice

Thematic approaches (continued) Staff recommendations (like bookshops) New genres or types e.g. Cult novels, ‘Chick lit’, film/TV tie-ins etc Try to expand choice rather than narrow it Recommendations like bookshops Cult novels Narrowing choice

Assignments for Unit 2 One general essay on reader development (250-500 words) One essay on supporting clients with special needs or specific language requirements (250-500 words) One case study (log book) on supporting adult or younger clients (evaluate at least two websites for task 2 in the logbook) Recommendations like bookshops Cult novels Narrowing choice

Essays Titles to be agreed in advance Must not exceed word limit Additional guidance can be found on the Assignments document on Moodle Recommendations like bookshops Cult novels Narrowing choice