Presented for the Indiana Library Federation annual state conference, October 22, 2013

1. Readers' Advisory
Out of the Box

2. Out of the box?

3. Who am I?
• Leah L. White
• Head of Popular Materials
• Ela Area Public Library
• @leahlibrarian
• www.leahlwhite.com

4. Yes but...
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5. The Plan
• Staff development
• Inside the library
• Outside the library
• Online
• Tips and Advice

6. Staff Development

7. Self Evaluation
http://bit.ly/UFghK9

9. Staff Book Groups

13. Questions so far?

14. Inside the library

15. Merchandising

16. Consistent Signage

17. Shelftalkers

18. Staff Favorite Bookmarks

19. Book displays

20. Visit your local bookstore

21. Boutique Collections

22. Give people permission

23. Covers Count

24. Questions
so far?

25. Outside the Library

26. Book Discussions

27. World Book Night

28. Ebooks

29. Questions so far?

30. Online

31. Social Networks

32. Social Networks
• Follow patrons on Twitter
• Share book news
• Participate in #fridayreads
• Instant RA on Facebook

33. Book Lists

34. Online RA form

35. A quick note on blogs
http://bit.ly/1gtlv6V

36. Questions
so far?

37. Tips and Advice

38. Read outside your comfort zone
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39. Listen

40. Get off your butt

41. Always
give
options
http://bit.ly/16n1qFR

42. Never stop
reading for
pleasure

43. Thank you.
• Questions?
• Twitter @leahlibrarian
• www.leahlwhite.com