Libraries Unlimited

June 2007

Readers' Advisor News

An e-newsletter published quarterly by Libraries Unlimited

Women's Nonfiction: A Genre Waiting to Happen? by Jessica Zellers

… There's very little professional literature written about this unassuming collection of books, and it can be wretchedly difficult to search for them in the catalog. …
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Scholarship and Research

Sharing the Dream by Sharron Smith

author photo … my dream job began when I was offered the opportunity to develop readers' advisory service at my library …
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Library Perspective

The Librarian's Book Revoogle by Rick Roche

… imagine instantly connecting to these free online reviews written by fellow professionals. The Librarian's Book Revoogle helps you do just that. …
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Industry Perspective

In Memory of Lloyd Alexander, 1924-2007 by Susan Fichtelberg

… Imagination leads us to ask, "What if?" Fantasy is, I believe, the great nourisher of imagination.…
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Product Announcement

Come Blog with Us!

Did you know there is a new, free blog devoted to Reader’s Advisory services and issues? A blog designed to make your life in your life in Reader’s Advisory easier? A blog for all kinds of bibliophiles, especially YOU? …
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About Reader's Advisors News

Readers' Advisor News is an electronic newsletter intended to

inform Readers' Advisors and RA educators of events, trends, issues, and products pertinent to successfully teaching and practicing readers' advisory.
to provide a forum for formalized dialogue on issues affecting professional readers' advisory.
to place Readers' Advisory within a broad historical and industry context.
to promote effective readers' advisory in libraries, in LIS education and beyond.

Comments? Ideas?
We welcome your feedback, and your input for future editions. E-mail your letters or queries for articles to: ranews@lu.com