Out of the Box Readers' Advisory
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Out of the Box Readers’ Advisory
Me
Leah L. WhiteReader Services LibrarianNorthbrook Public [email protected]/yolaleah
the plan
the plan
• What do we mean by “out of the box”?
• Inside the library
• On the Internet
• Outside the library
• Tips and Advice
Out of the Box Definedhttp://cdn.rojish.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/thinking-outside-the-box.jpg
Nontraditional times call for nontraditional serviceshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/zandwacht/5718319650/sizes/l/in/photostream/
The grocery store vs the kitchen
http://goo.gl/xZzoAhttp://goo.gl/IQGDA
http://goo.gl/M9bR7http://goo.gl/LzPVf
The grocery store vs the kitchen
http://goo.gl/xZzoAhttp://goo.gl/IQGDA
http://goo.gl/M9bR7http://goo.gl/LzPVf
The grocery store vs the kitchen
http://goo.gl/xZzoAhttp://goo.gl/IQGDA
http://goo.gl/M9bR7http://goo.gl/LzPVf
Budgets are tight. Time to get creative yet practical.
Inside the Library
• Keep a list of new and upcoming books that are popular at your library
• Allows for simple and quick interactions with staff
• People will use it
• Make a space for people to put their name and card number
• Who orders? Put them in charge.
Bestseller Preview
Book Displays more, more, more!
not too pretty conceptSimple and stocked.
Stay Organized
• Have a system and follow it
• Idea: dummy circ account
• Use items from all over the library
• If you do more, you must stay organized
• Keep a stash of replacement items
Keep a permanent staff picks display
Start thinking about browsability
QR Codes
• Go to bit.ly
• Type in your URL and click “Shorten”
• Click on “Info Page+”
• Save the QR code
• Create an account to track statistics
How to QR Code
On the Internet
Bestseller Preview Online
You have options.Don’t have lists?
Social Networks OMG SO MANY!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrismenning/the-x-all-the-y-meme
What is your goal? Articulate it. Practice it.
My favorites
Good examples
Blogging? Consider your audience.
If you decide to blog, check out:
If you decide to blog, check out:
Outside the Library
Book clubs LitLounge
Why does the library belong in a bar?
• Attract new patrons of varied ages and genders
• Updated image for the library
• Increased visibility in the community
• Cooperation with local businesses
• Provide programming and relevancy to a group that is not being served by existing library programs
Make it Easy Senior Center Book Talks
Tips and Advice
Listen
• Learn about your patrons needs and wants
• Reading suggestions will get better
• Helps set goalshttp://goo.gl/Ab6k3 http://goo.gl/hNs6F
Haven’t read a book? Don’t freak out.
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dontpanic_1024.jpg
Don’t be the socially lazy sloth.
Read out of your comfort zone!
http://arkvalwebworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/romance.jpg
Read the best and the worst review of a book.
Read the best and the worst review of a book.
Read the best and the worst review of a book.
Thank you! follow: @leahlibrarian