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The Readers Advisory Guide To Graphic Novels
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Author : Francisca Goldsmith
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2010
The Readers Advisory Guide To Graphic Novels written by Francisca Goldsmith and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Graphic novels have found a place on library shelves but many librarians struggle to move this expanding body of intellectual, aesthetic, and entertaining literature into the mainstream of library materials.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction
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Author : Joyce G. Saricks
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2009
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction written by Joyce G. Saricks and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This revised edition provides a way of understanding the vast universe of genre fiction in an easy-to-use format. Expert readers' advisor Joyce Saricks offers groundbreaking reconsideration of the connections among genres.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction Third Edition
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Author : Neal Wyatt
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2019-07-03
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction Third Edition written by Neal Wyatt and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Everyone’s favorite guide to fiction that’s thrilling, mysterious, suspenseful, thought-provoking, romantic, and just plain fun is back—and better than ever in this completely revamped and revised edition. A must for every readers’ advisory desk, this resource is also a useful tool for collection development librarians and students in LIS programs. Inside, RA experts Wyatt and Saricks cover genres such as Psychological Suspense, Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Literary and Historical Fiction, and introduce the concepts of Adrenaline and Relationship Fiction; include everything advisors need to get up to speed on a genre, including its appeal characteristics, key authors, sure bets, and trends; demonstrate how genres overlap and connect, plus suggestions for guiding readers among genres; and tie genre fiction to the whole collection, including nonfiction, audiobooks, graphic novels, film and TV, poetry, and games. Both insightful and comprehensive, this matchless guidebook will help librarians become familiar with many different fiction genres, especially those they do not regularly read, and aid library staff in connecting readers to books they’re sure to love.
Readers Advisory Service In The Public Library
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Author : Joyce G. Saricks
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2005-04-11
Readers Advisory Service In The Public Library written by Joyce G. Saricks and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-04-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In public libraries, reference librarians are often called on to make recommendations to readers, sometimes in genres that they don't personally read. Learning how to frame a discussion and articulate the appeal of a book, author, or genre marks the essence of a successful readers' advisor.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Historical Fiction
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Author : Jennifer S. Baker
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2015
The Readers Advisory Guide To Historical Fiction written by Jennifer S. Baker and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Whether set in ancient Egypt, Feudal Japan, the Victorian Age, or Civil War-era America, historical fiction places readers squarely at the center of fascinating times and places, making it one of the most popular genres in contemporary publishing. The definitive resource for librarians and other book professionals, this guideProvides an overview of historical fiction’s roots, highlighting foundational classics, and explores the genre in terms of its scope and styleCovers the latest and most popular authors and titlesDiscusses appeal characteristics and shows how librarians can use a reader's favorite qualities to make suggestionsIncludes lists of recommendations, with a compendium of print and web-based resourcesOffers marketing tips for getting the word out to readersEmphasizing an appreciation of historical fiction in its many forms and focusing on what fans enjoy, this guide provides a fresh take on a durable genre.
The Readers Advisory Handbook
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Author : Jessica E. Moyer
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2010-03-22
The Readers Advisory Handbook written by Jessica E. Moyer and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-22 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A one-stop resource for all kinds of readers' advisory issues, including: how to advise patrons on all kinds of media, from fiction and nonfiction to audiobooks, graphic novels and even reference materials; how to provide services to senior citizens, teens and even readers who are incarcerated; how to handle author visits and book groups; how to enhance storytelling, even for adults; how to market and promote RA; and much more.
The Horror Readers Advisory
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Author : Becky Siegel Spratford
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2004
The Horror Readers Advisory written by Becky Siegel Spratford and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
It's a dark and scary world. Pans are tabid. Blood, guts, and gore are the norm. Welcome to the horror genre. Horror classics have been scaring people for years. Nowadays, who doesn't know about Stephen King, Anne Rice, and Dean Koontz? Profiled in a special section, the Big Three have turned horror into best-sellers. For all the horror fans that haunt your library, this is the must-have guide. Readers' advisors and reference librarians will appreciate the key tools provided to expand upon this genre, including listings of top books, authors, and award winners within eleven horror subgenres - like mummies, biomedical, monsters, and splatterpunk. Clear descriptions of characteristics within subgenres are provided throughout. To further help you engage new renders, expert horror mavens Spratford and Clausen draw a savvy connection between film and horror as a potent reminder that the scariest movies have been adapted from novels. Their classic and contemporary recommendations like Rebecca, The Shining, and Rosemary's Baby reinforce activities between readers' advisors and library programming and open up the (cellar) door for further patron involvement. Readers' advisors and referen
The Readers Advisory Guide To Nonfiction
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Author : Neal Wyatt
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2007-05-14
The Readers Advisory Guide To Nonfiction written by Neal Wyatt and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Navigating what at she calls the " extravagantly rich world of nonfiction," renowned readers' advisor (RA) Wyatt builds readers' advisory bridges from fiction to compelling and increasingly popular nonfiction to encompass the library's entire collection. She focuses on eight popular categories: history, true crime, true adventure, science, memoir, food/cooking, travel, and sports. Within each, she explains the scope, popularity, style, major authors and works, and the subject's position in readers' advisory interviews. Wyatt addresses who is reading nonfiction and why, while providing RAs with the tools and language to incorporate nonfiction into discussions that point readers to what to read next. In easy-to-follow steps, Wyatt Explains the hows and whys of offering fiction and nonfiction suggestions together Illustrates ways to get up to speed fast in nonfiction Shows how to lead readers to a variety of books using her "read-around" and "reading map" strategies Provides tools to build nonfiction subject guides for the collection This hands-on guide includes nonfiction bibliography, key authors, benchmark books with annotations, and core collections. It is destined to become the nonfiction 'bible' for readers' advisory and collection development, helping librarians, library workers, and patrons select great reading from the entire library collection!
Research Based Readers Advisory
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Author : Jessica E. Moyer
language : en
Publisher: ALA Editions
Release Date : 2008-03-17
Research Based Readers Advisory written by Jessica E. Moyer and has been published by ALA Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Written by RA expert Jessica Moyer with contributions from leading RA luminaries, Research-Based Readers' Advisory approaches research from two vantage points: the Research Review provides an expert overview of new research, and the Librarian's View, written by RA experts, discusses practical issues.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Street Literature
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Author : Vanessa Irvin Morris
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2012
The Readers Advisory Guide To Street Literature written by Vanessa Irvin Morris and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Education categories.
Emphasizing an appreciation for street lit as a way to promote reading and library use, Morris’s book helps library staff establish their “street cred” by giving them the information they need to provide knowledgeable guidance.