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Creating A Culture Of Reading: Readers' Advisory In The Academic Library, Sarah L. Johnson, Janice Derr, Pamela Ferrell
Creating A Culture Of Reading: Readers' Advisory In The Academic Library, Sarah L. Johnson, Janice Derr, Pamela Ferrell
Sarah L. Johnson
Readers' advisory isn’t just for public and school libraries. Popular reading collections in academic libraries can support your patrons’ recreational reading needs and their curricular needs, as well. Topics to be discussed include the benefits and challenges of establishing these collections, undergraduate students’ expectations for offerings in popular fiction and nonfiction in academic libraries, getting your staff involved in working with and promoting these materials, developing local exhibits and book lists, formalizing your commitment to popular reading through your collection development policy, and more.
A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson
A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson
Sarah L. Johnson
This presentation provides a brief overview of selected trends in historical fiction cover art.
"Where Is The Fiction Section?" Student Expectations, Faculty Needs, & Staff Involvement In Academic Library Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson
"Where Is The Fiction Section?" Student Expectations, Faculty Needs, & Staff Involvement In Academic Library Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson
Sarah L. Johnson
This presentation offers a case study on the approach taken by Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University, in regard to popular reading collections and readers' advisory work. Topics include undergraduate students' expectations for offerings in popular fiction and nonfiction in academic libraries, how recreational reading collections can support curricular needs, and how staff can become involved in collection promotion by means of training workshops, development of local exhibits and book lists, and more. Presenter notes included.
Past Perfect: Historical Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson
Past Perfect: Historical Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson
Sarah L. Johnson
Historical fiction is currently undergoing a renaissance in popularity among readers. However, many questions surround this wide-ranging yet complex genre. How do readers and librarians define historical fiction? Who reads it, why do people choose it, and what do readers expect when they read a historical novel? How can it be found within library collections, given that it's such a broad category? Answers to these questions are discussed, along with an overview of the diverse subgenres of historical fiction. Numerous examples of benchmark titles and authors are provided for each subgenre. Appeal factors for historical fiction, hot topics and themes, …
Sharpening Your Resume For A Tough Job Market, Sarah L. Johnson
Sharpening Your Resume For A Tough Job Market, Sarah L. Johnson
Sarah L. Johnson
Resume preparation tips for librarians, to aid them in finding a job in a tough market. Includes: resume review venues, simple but effective ways to improve your resume, and ways to improve your marketability. Includes presentation notes.
Getting The Job You Want: Tips For Library Job Seekers (With Hints For Employers), Sarah L. Johnson
Getting The Job You Want: Tips For Library Job Seekers (With Hints For Employers), Sarah L. Johnson
Sarah L. Johnson
An overview of the job market for librarians, with suggestions on how job seekers can improve their chances for finding employment in a competitive field. Includes trends in library job titles and duties; the current status of the job market; and career planning tips. This was an invited keynote presentation for the ACRL Oklahoma Chapter / SLA Oklahoma Chapter fall Conference, November 19, 2004.
Recruiting Beyond The Stereotype: Stop Grumbling And Start Doing, Stacey L. Knight-Davis, Sarah L. Johnson
Recruiting Beyond The Stereotype: Stop Grumbling And Start Doing, Stacey L. Knight-Davis, Sarah L. Johnson
Sarah L. Johnson
The stereotypical image of librarians is a big obstacle in recruiting new people to the profession. Instead of simply rehashing the same negative media portrayals, this presentation explains how to change the public perception of librarians using techniques developed by nurses - a parallel profession with parallel problems.