What is Readers’ Advisory?

• Finding the right book for the right person at the right time
• Helping readers find the best, most enjoyable reading that matches their needs, interests, and reading level
• Connecting readers and authors/writers

Readers’ Advisory Skills

• Willingness to read widely to become familiar of genres both fiction and non-fiction
• Knowledge of patrons
• Understanding the appeal of books and the factors that affect that appeal
• Mastery of the readers’ advisory interview

Goals of a Reader’s Advisor

Help our readers

• Find books of interest to them
• Understand what they are looking for
• Develop an appreciation of the role that “STORIES” play in their lives

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This page was last updated August 28, 2003.