Working without a Net.

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Title:	Working without a Net.
Authors:	Stover, Kaite Mediatore^1,2, Trott, Barry³ btrott@mail.wrl.org
Source:	Reference & User Services Quarterly. Winter2005, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p122-125. 4p.
Subjects:	Librarians, Small libraries, Library public services, Libraries, Library personnel
Abstract:	The article discusses how librarians in small libraries can maximize their resources for providing high-quality readers' advisory services. Readers' advisory requires time and training to do well. A range of valuable readers' advisory tools are also available, but many of the best print and electronic resources may be cost-prohibitive for small libraries. A possible solution to the lack of time for face-to-face readers' advisory interactions is to expand the library's passive readers' advisory services. To increase readers' advisory services in the small public library, targeting staff is a requirement. Incorporating readers' advisory training into staff inservice days and staff meetings is also important.
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Abstract:	The article discusses how librarians in small libraries can maximize their resources for providing high-quality readers' advisory services. Readers' advisory requires time and training to do well. A range of valuable readers' advisory tools are also available, but many of the best print and electronic resources may be cost-prohibitive for small libraries. A possible solution to the lack of time for face-to-face readers' advisory interactions is to expand the library's passive readers' advisory services. To increase readers' advisory services in the small public library, targeting staff is a requirement. Incorporating readers' advisory training into staff inservice days and staff meetings is also important.
ISSN:	10949054