Post on 10-Feb-2017
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Building Communities of Readers
Using LibraryReads“Staff Picks”
Stephanie Anderson, Darien Library
Allison Escoto, Queens Library, LibraryReads
Miriam Tuliao, Selection, BookOps
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What is LibraryReads?
● A monthly list of ten adult books that librarians and library staff love
● Lists are released a month prior to titles’ publication
● A marketing and readers’ advisory tool for both librarians and publishers
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Support
LibraryReads is run by volunteers and one admin. Financial support from founding publishers:
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Why participate in LibraryReads?
● Increase your awareness of new books
● Enhance your readers’ advisory skills
● Help launch great authors and their books
● Increase libraries’ relevance with publishers
● Improve patron experience by connecting your customers to great new reads
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libraryreads.org
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How do I participate?
● Create your Edelweiss and NetGalley accounts
http://edelweiss.abovethetreeline.com/ https://s2.netgalley.com/
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Find Books to Read!
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Request galleys
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After you’ve found a book that you love…
Look up the title and click “Your Review”
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Show some love, check “Submit to LibraryReads” box and hit “Save”
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After you’ve found a book that you love…
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The art of finding ARCs
● Publisher newsletterso http://www.earlyword.com/publisher
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● Library marketing newsletters, Twitter, and Facebook
● Industry newsletters and blogs like Shelf Awareness and Early Word
● Giveaways on Goodreads and LibraryThing
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The art of finding ARCs
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How to write a blurb
● Find a way to sum up action in one or two sentences (describe a few plot points, mood, style)
● Describe in one or two sentences what you liked about it
● Mention who else might like the book
● Write for patrons and for fellow librarians
● Writers’ block? Go on desk and recommend it to a patron
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Til Death Do Us Partby Amanda QuickPublished: 4/19/2016 by BerkleyISBN: 9780399174469
“Gothic atmosphere meets tender romance in Quick’s latest Victorian era tour de force. Calista Langley asks crime novelist Trent Hastings for assistance in unmasking a twisted secret admirer that seems to have singled her out, and the two become tangled up in more than just an investigation. Quick perfectly balances setting, characters, plot, and relationship development–the end result being a story that will delight her legion of fans, as well as earn her new ones.”
Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station, NY
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How LibraryReads can help you
● Get your blurbs in newspapers local and national
● Create stronger relationships with publishers and authors
● Promote readers’ advisory in your library
● Use for resumes and LinkedIn
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Use the marketing materials
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LibraryReads in the library
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LibraryReads Online
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Find us, follow us
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It’s time to share
● How does your library connect readers with books?
● How does your library’s staff build audience?
● What are your best practices?
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Thank You!Any Questions?