readers' advisory - out of the box

Readers' AdvisoryOut of the Box

Out of the box?

Who am I?

• Leah L. White

• Head of Popular Materials

• Ela Area Public Library

• @leahlibrarian

• www.leahlwhite.com

Yes but...

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The Plan• Staff development

• Inside the library

• Outside the library

• Online

• Tips and Advice

Staff Development

Self Evaluation

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Staff Book Groups

Questions so far?

Inside the library

Merchandising

Consistent Signage

Shelftalkers

Staff Favorite Bookmarks

Book displays

Visit your local bookstore

Boutique Collections

Give people permission

Covers Count

Questions so far?

Outside the Library

Book Discussions

World Book Night

Ebooks

Questions so far?

Online

Social Networks

Social Networks

• Follow patrons on Twitter

• Share book news

• Participate in #fridayreads

• Instant RA on Facebook

Book Lists

Online RA form

A quick note on blogs

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Questions so far?

Tips and Advice

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Listen

Get off your butt

Always give

options

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Never stop reading for pleasure

Thank you.

• Questions?

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• www.leahlwhite.com