Chelton's Readers' Advisory Services for Adults Handbook
Neal-Schuman Publishers | Mary K. Chelton | Forthcoming
ISBN 10: 155570574X
ISBN 13: 9781555705749
When people think of libraries they naturally think of reading—and one of the best ways librarians can keep patrons reading is by offering stellar readers’ advisory services. Now, Mary K. Chelton, one of the nation’s foremost experts on readers’ advisory services whose sessions at PLA and other conferences are standing room only, has developed this essential manual for librarians new to Readers’ Advisory, or those in need of a brush-up. She covers in detail one-on-one advisory sessions, group presentations, and other RA services and strategies such as book merchandising and booklists. Because every interaction matters, Chelton also includes tips for adapting the strategies and concepts for chat and e-mail sessions as well as Web sites. There is advice for keeping current in various genres (even those one doesn’t read for pleasure) and how to
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