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Library Advisory Services Supporting Interests and Entertainment - June 20, 2006 Meeting Notes

  • Viewer's Advisory: Presentation by Heidi Bullard, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
    • History of the Viewer's Advisory training:
      • Reference and Reader's Services Council was formed a few years ago
      • Heidi has a background in film-making and film and photo archives and was very concerned with viewer's advisory. She was asked to be on this council, which deals with advisory, policy, discussion, etc.
      • Heidi has done the viewer's advisory training 4 times for PLCH
    • Viewer's Advisory is becoming more and more important
      • Currently, PLCH circulates more a/v materials than books (the stats are almost 50/50, but a/v has a lead)
      • The a/v box can be confusing or misleading and patrons need us to tell them if something really is a great movie
      • The simple act of connecting with the community adds value to all our services and keeps patrons coming back to the library
    • Viewer's Advisory deals with film information and film reference - there are usually 3 great resources at every library:
      • Your catalog
      • The Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com)
      • Will give you recommendations
      • All Movie Guide (allmovie.com)
  • Music Advisory
    • Music Advisory Committee
      • Clermont County has a committee that trains staff on advisory for Country, Christian, Heavy Metal, Folk, and Children's music
        • This committee will explain samples of music, subgenres, and top sellers in each category
    • All Music Guide (similar to All Movie Guide): allmusic.com
  • What should we name this Interest Group?
    • Reader's Advisory Interest Group isn't too catchy
    • LASSIE - Library Advisory Services Supporting Interests and Education
  • What are the goals of this Interest Group?
    • RASCALS, a group at PLCH, described their trainings as roundtables and workshops, making it very informal and optional
    • Discussing common training gaps
    • Discussing common problems
    • Sharing tips & tricks
    • Sponsoring roundtables about what works, etc.
  • Some other issues we'd like to address:
    • I Wish I Knew…
    • I Wish Patrons Would Stop Asking Me…
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Staff Picks - use the name of staff members so patrons get to know your staff
  • Roundtable Ideas
    • What works at your library? Bookmarks, display ideas, etc.
    • Book Lists - bring lists from your library and talk about what works
    • Relationship among advisory: readers, viewers, and music advisory
    • How much advisory do you do at your branch?
    • What do you pass on?
    • What is personal opinion and how do you qualify it?
    • What are you doing on your website? Online advisory?
      • PLCH Blog
      • Book Lists
      • Hold Lists
      • Read Alike Lists
    • Nonfiction reader's advisory?
    • What are you doing to train your staff?
  • Meeting Dates:
    • Oct. 24, 2006 - Topic: Online Advisory
    • January 23, 2007 - Topic: Music Advisory
    • April 17, 2007 - Topic: TBA
    • July 24, 2007 - Topic TBA