*️⃣ Conversations are the heart of connecting readers to the books they want and need. These conversations can be one of the most rewarding parts of your work... or one of the most challenging! In this course, learners will advance their readers’ advisory skills by learning how to assess a reader’s interests, evaluate titles suggested to a reader, and review the reader’s reaction to these titles. Then, learners will get the chance to practice their new skills through real-world experience, by suggesting titles for real readers.

*️⃣ Learning Outcomes:
- The five readers’ advisory goals you should strive to meet in every conversation with a reader.
- How to increase awareness of and appreciation for the role reading plays in the life of the reader.
- How to create a lasting connection and relationship between your organization and your community based on the value you provide to readers.

*️⃣ Course instructor: Duncan Smith, a founder of NoveList, currently serves as EBSCO Information Service’s Chief Strategist for Public Libraries. He was General Manager of the NoveList Division for more than 25 years. This course is based on the readers’ advisory workshop he conducted across the US and internationally. The idea for NoveList emerged out of learner reactions to his early training sessions. Duncan received the Margaret Monroe Award for Library Adult Services in 1997 for his research and teaching as well as the founding of NoveList. He has continued to be fascinated by readers and what they do with books!

Topics: working with readers, readers’ advisory, outreach, RA, adults

*️⃣ This course is designed for library staff in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.