R EADER ’ S A DVISORY Barb Posinger Image:

“The task of connecting the right reader with the right book at the right time” Kimmel, Sue C. “What’s The Appeal? Reader’s Advisory In School Libraries.” Library Media Connection 30.5 (2012): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb

3 Levels of Learning RA Knowledge Basic Skills and Techniques Attitude 4 Areas of Competencies Background in fiction and nonfiction Understanding people as readers and readers as people The appeal of books The readers’ advisory transaction Trott, Barry, and Connie Van Fleet. “Education For Readers’ Advisory Service In Library And Information Science Programs Challenged and Opportunities.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 47.3 (2008): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb ; Image: vector/footsteps-vector

RA ≠ Reference This is no RIGHT answer You do NOT have to be an expert in every genre RA aids lifelong learning Share what you know! RA is Collaborative

1. Appeal Elements 2. The RA Interview 3. Resources 4. Format 5. Techniques Image : Google

Develops a Reader’s Relationship with Books Appeal Elements Literary Qualities Interactions with Readers Lifelong Learning Kimmel, Sue C. “What’s The Appeal? Reader’s Advisory In School Libraries.” Library Media Connection 30.5 (2012): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Examples of Appeal Elements: Genre, Setting, Tone, Theme, Characterization, Subject Matter, Pace, Time Period, Experience, Story line, Frame BooksEmotionAppeal Elements

1. Keep it casual 2. Determine reading/requirements/interest level 3. Make your pitch and give multiple suggestions 4. Exit! 5. Check in “Order of Operations For Teen RA.” Teen Readers’ Advisory Wiki. Wiki, n.d. Web. 10 Feb

Your Library’s Catalog Booklists Image: Google content/uploads/2012/12/goodreads_f.png Image: Google Image: Google Shelfari.png Image: Google content/uploads/sites/6/2013/03/novelist- logo.gif Image: Google content/uploads/2012/03/Screen-Shot at PM.png Image: Google bookjetty.gif Image: Google pv*hqUu7cpVn1wtH1Sonnhpkxb9Wf1VKGoiGtNZLyM- mKkCFmGvSuRSnBcybelPlLSBrqKXZSjFHChSNb0/wh at_should_I_read_next.png Image: Google 5Rn1qdo62to1_500.png

RA Techniques Displays/ Programs/ Booklists Ask “Why?” Collaboration Interactive Resources Kerns, Beth, Laurel Halfar, Kara Ryks, and Sara Schlageck. “Readers’ Advisory For Youth.” Youth Services Librarianship. Wikispaces. 10 Feb

1.0 Annotations vs. 2.0 Annotations Partnership: Librarian + Reader Includes Reader’s Point of View Expands Interaction and Socialization Collaborative New ways to Connect Books to Other Items Easily Adaptable and Usable Evaluated Frequently Empowers Reader’s Experience Wyatt, Neal. “2.0 For Readers.” Library Journal (2007): Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb. 2014

-Studies Conducted in New Zealand Public Libraries- Objectives in Using Social Media Contact patrons Promotion Engaging with Users Links Anwyll, Rebecca, Brenda Chawner, and Laurel Tarulli. “Social Media and Readers’ Advisory.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 53.2 (2013): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb ; Image: Google ; Image: Google content/uploads/2013/10/twitter_logo1-Copy.png ; Image: Google content/uploads/2013/10/twitter_logo1-Copy.png Evaluate! Patron Interaction Feedback Implementation Measure Success Provide Links Develop Guidelines Include Suggestions Involve Staff

Ann Arbor District Library (MI) E-cards Hennepin County Library (MN) Bookspace Danbury Library (CT) Merging of LibraryThing content to Library Catalog Wyatt, Neal. “2.0 For Readers.” Library Journal (2007): Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb ; Image: Google wFJdAmWNQ/s1600/HCL.JPG; wFJdAmWNQ/s1600/HCL.JPG

Emphasis on Book  Practice of ReadingEmphasis on Book  Practice of Reading Switched focus from WHAT you read to WHY you read Reading as an EXPERIENCE Viewpoint: RA In Action!Viewpoint: RA In Action! Part of our IDENTITY Social, Mental, Escapism, Relaxation New StrategiesNew Strategies Pull books across genres Modify ?’s in RA Interview Connect to other social activities Personal Adaptations Reader Reviews, Ratings, Comments Folksonomies Title/Author Read-a-likes Trott, Barry, David Beard, and Kate Vo Thi-Beard. “Rethinking The Book: New Theories For Readers’ Advisory.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 47.4 (2008): Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb ; Image: Google -

Benefits of RA for Youth 1. Development of positive assets 2. Risk-taking 3. Improving Reading Skills Challenges of RA for Youth 1. Sensitive Material 2. Proxy Requests 3. Difficulty Articulating Interests Kerns, Beth, Laurel Halfar, Kara Ryks, and Sara Schlageck. “Readers’ Advisory For Youth.” Youth Services Librarianship. Wikispaces. 10 Feb

RA by Proxy Definition: Definition: When RA questions are asked through a secondhand source Determine if teen is accessible Determine intent of request Determine previous reading habits Inquire about other interests Initiate follow-up and feedback opportunities Booth, Heather. “Reader’s Advisory By Proxy: Connecting Teens and Books Through Positive Interactions With Parents and Caregivers.” Young Adult Library Services 5.1 (2006): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb ; Repman, Judi, and Stephanie Jones. “Reader’s Adivsory For Net-Gen Students.” Library Media Connection 30.4 (2012): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Net-Gen Affects Increasing desire to share what is read Non-commercial ways to promote books–reader’s reviews One-stop principle

Relax, YOU KNOW MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU DO. Be confident. Saricks, Joyce. “Thoughts For The Fledgling Readers’ Advisor.” Booklist June (2006): 34. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb

General Goodreads – Novelist -- (subscription) LibraryThing – The Book Seer – Bookjetty – What Should I Read Next? – Whichbook -- BookSpace – Shelfari – Book Index with Reviews – (subscription) YA Specific Resources Outstanding Books for the College Bound -- college-boundhttp:// college-bound Junior Library Guild -- listshttps:// lists Guy’s Read – Teenreads – Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels Teens’ Top Ten --

Anwyll, Rebecca, Brenda Chawner, and Laurel Tarulli. “Social Media and Readers’ Advisory.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 53.2 (2013): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Booth, Heather. “Reader’s Advisory By Proxy: Connecting Teens and Books Through Positive Interactions With Parents and Caregivers.” Young Adult Library Services 5.1 (2006): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Dando, Priscille. “Outstanding Books In School Libraries Curriculum Connections and Readers’ Advisory.” Young Adult Library Services 10.1 (2011): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Kimmel, Sue C. “What’s The Appeal? Reader’s Advisory In School Libraries.” Library Media Connection 30.5 (2012): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb “Order of Operations For Teen RA.” Teen Readers’ Advisory Wiki. Wiki, n.d. Web. 10 Feb Kerns, Beth, Laurel Halfar, Kara Ryks, and Sara Schlageck. “Readers’ Advisory For Youth.” Youth Services Librarianship. Wikispaces. 10 Feb Repman, Judi, and Stephanie Jones. “Reader’s Adivsory For Net-Gen Students.” Library Media Connection 30.4 (2012): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb

Saricks, Joyce. “Expanding The RA Conversation.” Booklist (2012): 29. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Saricks, Joyce. “Teaching Readers’ Advisory And The Art Of Booktalking.” Booklist Sept. (2005): 61. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Saricks, Joyce. “Technology In The RA World.” Booklist (2013): 23. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Saricks, Joyce. “Thoughts For The Fledgling Readers’ Advisor.” Booklist June (2006): 34. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Tarulli, Laurel, and Lynne Welch. “RA Training.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 52.3 (2013): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Trott, Barry, and Connie Van Fleet. “Education For Readers’ Advisory Service In Library And Information Science Programs Challenged and Opportunities.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 47.3 (2008): Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb Trott, Barry, David Beard, and Kate Vo Thi-Beard. “Rethinking The Book: New Theories For Readers’ Advisory.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 47.4 (2008): Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb Wyatt, Neal. “2.0 For Readers.” Library Journal (2007): Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb. 2014