Keeping Current

Why Do This

• Know the titles your readers know

• Spot trends

• Build connections between old and new titles

• Practice responsive RA

How to Keep Up

• Local

• National

• Library related

• Data driven

Local Book News

National Book News

Library Book News

Data Driven

Tips for Balancing Your Reading Budget

Focus on areas popular with your readers• National best sellers• Library best sellers

Look at books as a reader doesCheck out:

• The dust jacket design• The book description on the jacket

Sample the writing:• Read the first paragraph• Try a section in the middle• Read the end—if you want to be certain it turns out okay

Read reviews with an eye for appeal and to make connections

Tap social media to learn from readers

Keep up-to-date with new titles

Thank you for attending

Questions?

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Neal: nealwyatt@comcast.net