Crash Course in Readers' Advisory

by Cynthia Orr

One of the key services librarians provide is helping readers find books they'll enjoy. This "crash course" will furnish you with the basic, practical information you need to excel at readers' advisory (RA) for adults and teens.

The question "can you recommend a good book?" can be one of the most daunting you face, notwithstanding the fact that recommender tools are ubiquitous. Often, uncertainty arises because, although librarians...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610698258
• ISBN13: 9781610698252
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years