Author : Francisca Goldsmith
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 43,7 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838910084
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.
Author : Jessica E. Moyer
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 48,68 MB
Release : 2010-03-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838990347
Covering everything from getting to know a library’s materials to marketing and promoting RA, this practical handbook will help you expand services immediately without adding costs or training time.
Author : Francisca Goldsmith
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,37 MB
Release : 2017
Category :
ISBN : 9780838915363
Author : Vanessa Irvin Morris
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 32,36 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 0838911102
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.
Author : John Charles
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 17,24 MB
Release : 2012-01-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838993915
With several well-chosen booklists, practical programming ideas, and a brand new compendium of print and web-based resources, your only crime would be not adding this guide to your collection!
Author : Jennifer S. Baker
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 50,15 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 083891165X
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.
Author : Neal Wyatt
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 25,95 MB
Release : 2019-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 083891781X
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.
Author : Becky Siegel Spratford
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 29,72 MB
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838937411
Like the zombies, ghouls, and vampires which inhabit many of its books, the popularity of horror fiction is unstoppable. Even if you don’t happen to be a fan yourself, you won’t be “scared” to advise readers on finding their next great fright thanks to the astute guidance provided by horror expert Spratford in her updated guide. This definitive resource for library workers at any level of experience or familiarity with horror fiction details the state of the genre right now, including its appeal factors and key authors, assisting readers in getting up to speed quickly; presents ten annotated lists of suggested titles, all published since 2000, each with a short introduction providing historical context; delves into horror movies, TV shows, podcasts, and other formats; and offers abundant marketing advice, programming options, and pointers on additional resources.
Author : Megan M. McArdle
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 13,81 MB
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838912613
In this informative and entertaining book McArdle gets library staff up to speed on these engaging titles, showing how such crossover fiction appeals to fanbases of multiple genres.
Author : Patricia O'Brien Mathews
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 24,16 MB
Release : 2010-11-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838992072
Designed to keep librarians and readers up-to-date with the hottest contemporary supernatural beings in adult literature, Fang-tastic Fiction is both fun to read and easy to use.
