The question "can you recommend a good book?" can be one of the most daunting you face, notwithstanding the fact that recommender tools are ubiquitous. Often, uncertainty arises because, although librarians are called on to perform such services daily, readers' advisory is a skill set in which most have no formal training. This guide will remedy that. It is built around understanding books, reading, and readers and will quickly show you how to identify reading preferences and advise patrons effectively. You'll learn about multiple RA approaches, such as genre, appeal features, and reading...
The question "can you recommend a good book?" can be one of the most daunting you face, notwithstanding the fact that recommender tools are ubiquit...
A fast-paced mystery that takes place in the 1970's in Blue Elk, N.C. Chief Gilgamesh and his girlfriend Gilda, who owns and operates, Rescue Dawgs and Shelter, get embroiled in a retired police officer's murder and a dog-fighting ring. Will they be able to solve the mysteries that are engulfing the small town of Blue Elk, N.C. while their relationship simmers under the surface? Cynthia Orr.
A fast-paced mystery that takes place in the 1970's in Blue Elk, N.C. Chief Gilgamesh and his girlfriend Gilda, who owns and operates, Rescue Dawgs an...
