Promote new books in your collection
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...that aren't on the bestseller list! We know some books will circulate no matter what we do (James Patterson, J.K. Rowling, J.D. Robb, etc.), but many of the new books libraries buy need a little push. They are wonderful books, perfect, even, in the hands of the right reader, if only that reader knew that book was waiting for them at the library. So how to get that information out there? We have lots of ideas!
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Books for neighbors It’s been more than 50 years since the debut of the beloved PBS television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, but his enduring legacy has continued to move fans of the show for generations. Check out these titles which are sure to bring a smile to your patrons’ faces (and perhaps a tear to their eyes).
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Ever wonder why? Pourquoi tales can help! Pourquoi means “why” in French. These stories, usually folktales, explain why or how something is the way it is. Many Pourquoi tales originate from traditional stories told by different cultures around the world, but they can be new, freshly imagined stories.
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Make the most of NoveList and LibraryAware to support families that homeschool Without regular access to a school library and licensed media coordinator, homeschooled students and their families need the support of their public library. Here are some ways you can use NoveList and LibraryAware to reach out to and help homeschooling families in your community.
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Find highly recommended titles quickly We recently rolled out the Core Collections Complete interface, formerly available only to a subset of subscribers, to ALL Core Collections customers. So whether you subscribe to all the databases or just one, the interface is here to start your Core Collections experience off right. Let’s take a tour!
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Building book communities The next “Codes Conversation” from the RUSA CODES Readers’ Advisory and Trends Committee is coming up on Tuesday, November 19th, from 10 am - 6 pm EST, on the topic of Building Book Communities – Partnering with Authors, Publishers, and Booksellers.
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New to NoveList? We can help you get started with 10 Tips for NoveList Newbies!
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Shorter days. Holidays. Awards season. Be ready for the book-to-film buffs in your community. Watch the video >>
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Helping patrons stay up-to-date on new releases while also navigating long library hold lists can be a delicate line to walk, but you don’t have to walk it alone. NoveList has title and author read-alikes to help tide readers over while they wait for that much-anticipated new book; Recommended Reads lists of all kinds for readers who want something completely different while they wait out the hold list; and LibraryAware flyers to keep patrons in the know! Read more >>
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