A Few Good Books: Using Contemporary Readers' Advisory Strategies to Connect Readers with Books (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781555706692)

Meet the changing needs of the contemporary reader with this current and comprehensive new readers' advisory resource. A Few Good Books will help you build a solid foundation in the theory and practice of readers' advisory and learn how exciting new Libary 2.0 technologies, including tags, clouds, e-books, virtual R, and other digitial formats will enhance your programs. A uniquely helpful section on RA for readers with disabilities, patrons who are non-native speakers of English, and adult new readers will enable your RA for underserved populations. There are strategies and tools for working directly with readers adn keeping current about books and authors, along with detailed coverage across a varity of book genres, including popular fiction; literary fiction; adventure, suspense, thrillers, and mysteries; science fiction, fantasy, and horror; and topical fiction. The author also includes real-life examples of successful RA transactions, sample scripts, and extensive appendices with important print and electronic resources. A Few Good Books will empower you with everything you'll need to serve your readers with their own definition of a "good read."

Author: Stephanie L. Maatta
ISBN-10: 155570669X
ISBN-13: 9781555706692
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2010
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2010 - Recommended - Readable
Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 88
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 301