Nonfiction Readers' Advisory (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781591581154)

The readers' advisory renaissance of the past few decades has focused almost exclusively on fiction. However, many readers relish nonfiction, not just for the information it imparts, but for reading pleasure. In fact, the concepts of genres and appeal features can be applied to nonfiction, just as they are applied to novels. This ground-breaking work addresses the issue of how readers' advisors can expand their repertoire and make better use of their library's collection by incorporating nonfiction into the RA transaction. Some of the most notable authorities on readers' advisory and reading promotion--Ken Shearer, Catherine Ross, Bill Crowley, Connie Van Fleet, Alma Dawson, Duncan Smith, and others--will contribute their insights on the ramifications of this fascinating new arena of readers' advisory.

Author: Robert Burgin
ISBN-10: 159158115X
ISBN-13: 9781591581154
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2004
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.16w x 0.76d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/15/2005 pg. 118
Booklist 03/15/2005 pg. 1319
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 279