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FROM: "SHARRON SMITH" <[removed]@kpl.org>
REC'D: 1/15/02, 10:32 AM

I am once again hoping to call upon the vast experience of this group.
We are looking for an RA focus for staff for 2002. For the last two
years, we have had staff write annotations/reviews of their choice, and
the year before that they produced a booklist and an "If You Like..."
bookmark.

What I am wondering, is if other libraries have this type of staff
initiative as part of their performance measures or if you have any
ideas for something different. We want to continue to have staff focused
on RA and fiction and this initiative really helps.

Sharron Smith, Readers' Advisory Librarian
Kitchener Public Library
85 Queen St. N
Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1

(519) 743-0271 x259

[removed]@kpl.org <[removed]@kpl.org>

www.kpl.org <http://www.kpl.org>

FROM: "Helene Golden" <[removed]@sols.org>
REC'D: 1/15/02, 10:42 AM

I have taught RA courses in the past (and still do to some extent). One of the things that has worked very well for me is the following:
1. I preset a small number of titles for the class to read before the day (some of my own favorite reads)
2. Based on their understanding of the elements of the novel, I ask them to describe my reading tastes
3. I then ask for titles that I might enjoy, based on each of the titles listed.

I have learned a good deal about my own reading choices using this exercise. I have also received some great suggestions for further reading, and have discovered a new "favorite" author. The class stayed focused throughout the day (9-5), and the course received very high praise and good evaluations.

If you would like mre information, don't hesitate to contact me.

Hélène Golden
Consultant
Southern Ontario Library Service
1-877-532-2901


>>> [removed]@kpl.org 01/15/02 11:19AM >>>
I am once again hoping to call upon the vast experience of this group.
We are looking for an RA focus for staff for 2002. For the last two
years, we have had staff write annotations/reviews of their choice, and
the year before that they produced a booklist and an "If You Like..."
bookmark.

What I am wondering, is if other libraries have this type of staff
initiative as part of their performance measures or if you have any
ideas for something different. We want to continue to have staff focused
on RA and fiction and this initiative really helps.

Sharron Smith, Readers' Advisory Librarian
Kitchener Public Library
85 Queen St. N
Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1

(519) 743-0271 x259

[removed]@kpl.org <[removed]@kpl.org>

www.kpl.org <http://www.kpl.org>

FROM: Viccy Kemp <[removed]@cityofcarrollton.com>
REC'D: 1/15/02, 11:02 AM

What about having some brown bag lunch workshops? Have selected RA staff
read a couple of books in specific genres and discuss them with the group
and then have the group talk about finding similar titles?
HTH
Viccy Kemp
The opinions are my own; the library wouldn't want 'em!


-----Original Message-----
From: SHARRON SMITH [[removed]@kpl.org]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 10:20 AM
To: Fiction_L
Subject: RA Staff Initiatives


I am once again hoping to call upon the vast experience of this group.
We are looking for an RA focus for staff for 2002. For the last two
years, we have had staff write annotations/reviews of their choice, and
the year before that they produced a booklist and an "If You Like..."
bookmark.

What I am wondering, is if other libraries have this type of staff
initiative as part of their performance measures or if you have any
ideas for something different. We want to continue to have staff focused
on RA and fiction and this initiative really helps.

Sharron Smith, Readers' Advisory Librarian
Kitchener Public Library
85 Queen St. N
Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1

(519) 743-0271 x259

[removed]@kpl.org <[removed]@kpl.org>

www.kpl.org <http://www.kpl.org>

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