Featured Article
Leapin' Lizards! They're Jumpin' Genres! by Jane Jorgenson
… There are many authors who write something out of their normal range …
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Scholarship and Research
Ten Reasons to Incorporate Nonfiction into Your Readers' Advisory Class by Robert Burgin
… Reason 5. Counterpart Genres. Students can be encouraged to think beyond the simple fiction-nonfiction distinction by considering counterpart genres. …
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Library Perspective
Second Life Brings New Worlds to Readers' Advisory by Mack Lundy
… As a Systems Librarian at an academic library, I may seem an unlikely candidate for Reader's Advisory work …
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Industry Perspective
Connect with Readers and Patrons on Shelfari by Dave Hanley
… While we always intended the web site to be a social gathering place, the level of activity of Shelfari's members has honestly surprised us…
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A Blog for Reader's Advisors!
Did you know there is a free blog devoted to Reader’s Advisory services and issues? A blog designed to make your life in Reader’s Advisory easier? A blog for all kinds of bibliophiles, especially YOU? . . . Go to full article. . . (http://lu.com/ranews/sep2007/RAOblog.cfm)
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