A Guide for Reader's Advisory and Collection Development: Video Reviews
This LibGuide offers an array of websites, webinars, articles, and blogs providing helpful information to help staff members in their interactions with patrons.
Video Reviews
Watch video reviews and read blogs about what people in libraries are reading.
Book Blogs
- EarlyWord"News for collection development and Readers Advisory Librarians."
- RA for allTraining library workers to help leisure readers.
- Book RiotHere, you'll find articles on various literary topics, assorted interest pieces, book collections, interviews, and examinations of book-to-movie adaptations.
- Page Turner Book ReviewsPage-Turner features articles on books, authors, and the themes and thoughts that inspire both. Poetry, literature, fiction, and nonfiction are all packaged into one neat compartment.
- Bustle BooksBustle Books' poignant thought pieces and spotlight on the unexpected influences of fanfiction provide a unique and meaningful perspective on the written word that will particularly speak to writing enthusiasts who grew up alongside the Internet.
Video Reviews
- In The Stacks"In the Stacks is the first video book review program hosted by a librarian."
- "Totally Hip Video Book Reviews"The Washington Post's fiction critic talks about books using a totally hip medium.
On the Shelves
- On the ShelvesWatch book talks by staff members at the Albert Wisner Public Library and decide if there is something that interests you.