1. R EADER ’ S A DVISORY Barb Posinger Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8078/8314929977_36b1d58cf6_o.jpg

2. “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): 44-45. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014.

3. 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): 224-229. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014.; Image: http://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free- vector/footsteps-vector-1342791

4. 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

5. 1. Appeal Elements 2. The RA Interview 3. Resources 4. Format 5. Techniques Image : Google http://100scopenotes.com/files/2010/07/Advisory1.png

6. 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): 44-45. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Examples of Appeal Elements: Genre, Setting, Tone, Theme, Characterization, Subject Matter, Pace, Time Period, Experience, Story line, Frame BooksEmotionAppeal Elements

7. 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. 2014.

8. Your Library’s Catalog Booklists Image: Google http://www.wiseinkblog.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/12/goodreads_f.png Image: Google http://www.librarything.com/press/logo1_medium.gif Image: Google http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e1/ Shelfari.png Image: Google http://graftonlibrary.org/wp- content/uploads/sites/6/2013/03/novelist- logo.gif Image: Google http://makesureyouknow.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/03/Screen-Shot-2012-03-27-at- 5.12.52-PM.png Image: Google https://developers.google.com/books/casestudies/images/ bookjetty.gif Image: Google http://api.ning.com/files/R0PuRigqPYknA- pv*hqUu7cpVn1wtH1Sonnhpkxb9Wf1VKGoiGtNZLyM- mKkCFmGvSuRSnBcybelPlLSBrqKXZSjFHChSNb0/wh at_should_I_read_next.png Image: Google http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm7teof 5Rn1qdo62to1_500.png

10. 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. 2014.

11. 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 132.18 (2007): 30-33. Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb. 2014

12. -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): 113-118. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. ; Image: Google http://sac.unm.edu/images/longtermfiles/facebook_logo.jpg ; Image: Google http://www.leadgenix.com/wp- content/uploads/2013/10/twitter_logo1-Copy.png ; Image: Google http://patrickrohe.com/.%5Cimg%5Cflickr_logo.pnghttp://sac.unm.edu/images/longtermfiles/facebook_logo.jpghttp://www.leadgenix.com/wp- content/uploads/2013/10/twitter_logo1-Copy.png Evaluate! Patron Interaction Feedback Implementation Measure Success Provide Links Develop Guidelines Include Suggestions Involve Staff

13. 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 132.18 (2007): 30-33. Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb. 2014 ; Image: Google http://slashfictionfilm.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/aadl_logo1.jpg; http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2jp7Bm9eF0/TYth-oIBotI/AAAAAAAAAM4/0- wFJdAmWNQ/s1600/HCL.JPG; http://www.danburylibrary.org/images/layout/logo.png; http://slashfictionfilm.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/aadl_logo1.jpghttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2jp7Bm9eF0/TYth-oIBotI/AAAAAAAAAM4/0- wFJdAmWNQ/s1600/HCL.JPG

14. 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): 331-335. Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb. 2014 ; Image: Google - http://www.uh.edu/engines/evolutionofbook.jpg

15. 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. 2014.

16. 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): 14-15. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014.; Repman, Judi, and Stephanie Jones. “Reader’s Adivsory For Net-Gen Students.” Library Media Connection 30.4 (2012): 34-35. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Net-Gen Affects Increasing desire to share what is read Non-commercial ways to promote books–reader’s reviews One-stop principle

17. 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. 2014.

23. General Goodreads – www.goodreads.comwww.goodreads.com Novelist -- http://www.ebscohost.com/novelist (subscription)http://www.ebscohost.com/novelist LibraryThing – www.librarything.comwww.librarything.com The Book Seer – www.thebookseer.comwww.thebookseer.com Bookjetty – www.bookjetty.comwww.bookjetty.com What Should I Read Next? – www.whatshouldireadnext.comwww.whatshouldireadnext.com Whichbook -- http://www.openingthebook.com/whichbook/http://www.openingthebook.com/whichbook/ BookSpace – www.hclib.org/pub/bookspacewww.hclib.org/pub/bookspace Shelfari – www.shelfari.comwww.shelfari.com Book Index with Reviews – http://www.ebscohost.com/public/book-index-with-reviews (subscription)http://www.ebscohost.com/public/book-index-with-reviews YA Specific Resources Outstanding Books for the College Bound -- http://www.ala.org/yalsa/outstanding-books- college-boundhttp://www.ala.org/yalsa/outstanding-books- college-bound Junior Library Guild -- https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/awards/list.dT/outstanding-book- listshttps://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/awards/list.dT/outstanding-book- lists Guy’s Read – www.guysread.comwww.guysread.com Teenreads – www.teenreads.comwww.teenreads.com Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels -- http://yaseries.bettendorflibrary.com/index.php/Main_Page http://yaseries.bettendorflibrary.com/index.php/Main_Page Teens’ Top Ten -- http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstoptenhttp://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten

24. Anwyll, Rebecca, Brenda Chawner, and Laurel Tarulli. “Social Media and Readers’ Advisory.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 53.2 (2013): 113-118. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. 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): 14-15. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Dando, Priscille. “Outstanding Books In School Libraries Curriculum Connections and Readers’ Advisory.” Young Adult Library Services 10.1 (2011): 31-35. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Kimmel, Sue C. “What’s The Appeal? Reader’s Advisory In School Libraries.” Library Media Connection 30.5 (2012): 44-45. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. “Order of Operations For Teen RA.” Teen Readers’ Advisory Wiki. Wiki, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. Kerns, Beth, Laurel Halfar, Kara Ryks, and Sara Schlageck. “Readers’ Advisory For Youth.” Youth Services Librarianship. Wikispaces. 10 Feb. 2014. Repman, Judi, and Stephanie Jones. “Reader’s Adivsory For Net-Gen Students.” Library Media Connection 30.4 (2012): 34-35. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014.

25. Saricks, Joyce. “Expanding The RA Conversation.” Booklist 109.3 (2012): 29. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Saricks, Joyce. “Teaching Readers’ Advisory And The Art Of Booktalking.” Booklist Sept. (2005): 61. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Saricks, Joyce. “Technology In The RA World.” Booklist 109.11 (2013): 23. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Saricks, Joyce. “Thoughts For The Fledgling Readers’ Advisor.” Booklist June (2006): 34. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Tarulli, Laurel, and Lynne Welch. “RA Training.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 52.3 (2013): 191-196. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. 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): 224-229. Academic Search Complete. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. Trott, Barry, David Beard, and Kate Vo Thi-Beard. “Rethinking The Book: New Theories For Readers’ Advisory.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 47.4 (2008): 331-335. Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb. 2014 Wyatt, Neal. “2.0 For Readers.” Library Journal 132.18 (2007): 30-33. Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Feb. 2014