**Readers' advisory seminar 16 and 17 March 2021** In all the discussion sessions think about building diversity and inclusion into our core activities: book clubs, book displays, how are we including a //diverse// author into every set of suggestions? When you are sharing about the day on social media please use #RA2021 **Participation Guidelines** * Remain on mute unless you are planning to share something with the full group (but you can have your video on). There will be times for discussion. * Use chat to ask questions * Experiencing technical issues? Feel free to share a line in the chat box and we will do our best to support you. * Introduce yourself in chat with your name, library and the name of the traditional custodians of the land your library is on. ==== 16 March 2021 day 1 ===== **12.00 - 12.15** Formalities * Acknowledgement of Country - in chat please share your name/library/and name of the Aboriginal people who are the traditional owners of the land your library is on * Welcome to the seminar * How the day / tech will work (include the wiki for finding resources after the seminar) {{youtube>_UQyHDi165A}} **12.15 - 1.15 Angela Hursh from Novelist** The million dollar reason your library should market the collection… and how to do it! //Why do libraries invest so much money into their collection and then neglect to specifically market it? The most recent research from the Pew Institute shows that people get a library card because they want to check out materials like books, e-books, and audiobooks! In this session, NoveList Senior Engagement Consultant makes the case for why your library should make promotion of books and materials a priority. She’ll share three specific strategies for promoting your collection, even when your physical buildings are closed, providing lots of examples along the way.// Presentation was viewable for four weeks from seminar date. The information from the presentation is still available in the above video. Links mentioned in Angela's talk: [[https://youtu.be/yS0vw5WuvCU|Book Unboxing Video from Satilla Marsh Elementary School]] This is a link from Angela for the unboxing video, an example of collection promotion. [[https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=631327290883904&ref=watch_permalink|Hillsboro Public Library’s Livestream RA show]] Live reading suggestions [[https://youtu.be/QNTV_Z512UY|St. Columba Anglican School book review video]] School students reviewing books [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbaLDv2UVRw|“Librarians Read One-Star Reviews of Their Favorite Books” from Clearwater Public Library System]] [[https://www.socialmediatoday.com/|Social Media Today]] For news about and best practice for all social media platforms [[http://raforall.blogspot.com/|RA for All]] Becky Spratford's blog about all things Readers' Advisory [[https://www.ebsco.com/novelist/idea-center/improve/story-elements|The Secret Language of Books]] Novelist produced guide to story elements or appeal characteristics [[https://superlibrarymarketing.com/|Super Library Marketing]] Angela's blog [[https://superlibrarymarketing.com/?s=repurposing|Blog Posts About Repurposing Content]] Blog posts on Angela's blog about how to promote the same content on different social media platforms [[https://coschedule.com/social-message-optimizer|Coschedule Social Media Optimiser]] Looks at how text will work on different social media platforms Novelist has created free booklists for attendees to download and use. Click on the links below to open the booklist, then hit **Download** or **Print** icon [[https://libraryaware.com/299ZWP|Kids Booklist]] [[https://libraryaware.com/299ZWM|Teens Booklist]] [[https://libraryaware.com/299ZWS|Adult Booklist]] **1.15 - 1.30 Discussion session** In small groups you can: * briefly (use chat) share your name/library * at least one idea from Angela Hursh that you can try in your library this week * at least one idea from Angela Hursh that you can try in your library in the next month **1.30 - 2.00 Lightning talks** * Ita Hanssens and Amanda Bourke- series: Book Chat with Ita and Amanda (Tamworth) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1se7sXUyjy8zPf_tS_P2OGkAbFf0Igh0W4lhmYMqwtTM/edit?usp=sharing|presentation here]] [[https://cnrl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRNGEN/WPAC/BOOKCHAT|Book Chat with Ita and Amanda podcast and blog links]] * Fiona Johnston-Woollahra Libraries Book Connect Service * Christiane Birkett-reading challenge 2021 called Bookish Fun in ’21 (Gunnedah) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DVuIhk7EmMpTxj0IfcKlNEjW2nTvI2g4t6tuSVfzD4A/edit?usp=sharing|presentation here]] * Christine Brennan - NSW reads (Randwick) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12mpFFLO22M8SZU-GjaijlhkVMKNBJBYOFqj_HaRRUC8/edit?usp=sharing|presentation here]] * Ellen Forsyth - Indyreads lists and readers’ advisory reading (see video) * [[https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/list/29807|I Read This]] * [[https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/list/4808|Local Studies]] * [[https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/list/4807|Readers' Advisory List]] * [[https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/list/4806|Library Related Reading]] * [[https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/list/18804|Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice and Libraries]] * Link to [[https://wiki.libraries.nsw.gov.au/doku.php?id=seminars_and_events_readers_advisory|Neal Wyatt's Non-Fiction Readers' Advisory talk]] * Lani Kilpatrick-Coles (Hornsby)- Readers' advisory on social media. [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1v0-8v_zr8-Hs8biXExRAIlpPtyX312RtUeaWrbugEnY/edit?usp=sharing|presentation here]] **2.00 - 2.30 Afternoon tea break ** You could consider making [[https://blogs.sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/cook/recipe/mrs-nisbetts-ginger-cake/|Mrs Nisbett’s ginger cake]] from Sydney Living Museums and adapted by Jacqui Newling **2.30 - 3.15 Author talk Jacqui Newling** Jacqui Newling is a curator at Sydney Living Museums and is the author of [[https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/193613410?keyword=Jacqui%20Newling|Eat your history]]. Presentation + Q&A [[Booklist from Jacqui Newling's Talk]] **3.15 - 3.30 Discussion session** In small groups you can: * briefly (use chat) share your name/library * how would you promote cookery history and recipes books in your library * What does cookery and diversity look like? * how do you display cookery books - think about ebooks, in your catalogue, and in the library? * if you use form based readers' advisory how can people ask for cookery books * what cookery and food related events could you host? Add your ideas to the WIki ... **3.30 - 4.15 Author talk Dr James Boyce** [[https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/advanced/category/books?l-format=Book&creator=boyce,%20James&creator.mod=phrase|James Boyce]] is an author, historian and an honorary research associate at the University of Tasmania. Presentation + Q&A [[History Book Suggestions from James Boyce]] **4.15 - 4.30 Discussion session** In small groups you can: * briefly (use chat) share your name/library * how would you promote history books/content in your library * What does history and diversity look like? * how do you display history books - think about ebooks, in your catalogue, and in the library? Think about local studies as well * if you use form based readers' advisory how can people ask for history books * what history related events could you host? 4.30 - 4.45 Share in chat * at least one idea that you can try in your library this week * at least one idea that you can try in your library in the next month Come back tomorrow! ==== 17 March 2021 day 2 ===== **12.00 - 12.15** Formalities * Acknowledgement of Country - in chat please share your name/library/and name of the Aboriginal people who are the traditional owners of the land your library is on * Welcome to the seminar * How the day / tech will work (include the wiki for finding resources after the seminar) {{youtube>PexIvanbNDo}} **12.15 - 1.00 Author talk Lisa Fuller** Lisa Fuller is an Aboriginal writer, editor and researcher. [[https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/236599142?keyword=Lisa%20Fuller|Author of Ghost Bird]]. * Australia Council's Protocols: https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/artforms/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-arts/protocols-for-working-with-indigenous-artists/ * AIATSIS' ethical publishing guidelines: https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-09/ethical-publishing-guidelines.pdf {{ :img_8084.jpg |Suggestions from Lisa Fuller part 1}} {{ :wiki:img_8085.jpg |Suggestions from Lisa Fuller part 2}} Presentation + Q&A **1.00 - 1.15 Discussion session** In small groups you can: * briefly (use chat) share your name/library * how would you promote children's books/content in your library * What are some read alike suggestions for Ghost bird? * What do children's books and diversity look like? * how do you display books - think about ebooks, in your catalogue, and in the library? * if you use form based readers' advisory how can people ask for history books * what history related events could you host? Add your ideas to the Wiki ... [[https://wiki.libraries.nsw.gov.au/doku.php?id=readalikes_readers_advisory|Readalikes for Ghostbird]] **1.15 - 1.45 Readers' advisory tools** * [[https://www.goodreads.com/|GoodReads]] - Eric Dodson (Lane Cove) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1a9bZz89L45rEbD_MAFtF19ZNyB54kZNSVHD8FGeAru0/edit?usp=sharing|presentation here]] * [[https://www.thestorygraph.com/ |Story graph]] - Penelope Hughes (Sutherland) [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-w5qhlhWUrz3_aD6FQU6mVuM2R-G7KNvCAP0dDHEbMs/edit?usp=sharing|presentation here]] **From the chat** Everyone was invited to share their email addresses used on Goodreads so we can follow each other and find more books. Kayla Belo: Eric Dodson: Ellen Forsyth: Natalie Funston: Amy Heap: Taryn Kelly: Nikki: Lisa Pigna: Janey Solano Zamora: Tracy Sowell Iluka: Lauren Watkins: **1.45 - 2.15 Discussion session** In small groups you can: * briefly (use chat) share your name/library * please share the tools you use and why you like these readers' advisory tools (think about ones like Novelist, AustLit and many more) * Discuss privacy concerns and Goodreads **Readers advisory tools** e-book reading history, library reading lists [[https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/info/the-readers-advisory-guide-to-genre-fiction-third-edition-00007291 |The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction Third Edition]] [[https://www.austlit.edu.au/au|Austlit]] [[https://www.austlit.edu.au/blackwords|BlackWords lists on Austlit]] [[ https://www.doesthedogdie.com/|Does the dog die]] //Tool for avoiding readers' major turn-offs// [[https://www.fantasticfiction.com/|Fantastic Fiction]] [[https://www.goodreadingmagazine.com.au/|Good Reading Magazine online hub]] [[https://www.ebsco.com/novelist|Novelist]] [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAwZIC_tfHsSMoIfys1Y9Q|novelist youtube channel]] [[https://www.literature-map.com/|literature map]] //the tourist map of literature for author read alikes// [[https://www.sweatshop.ws/publications| Sweatshop publications]] //Anything sweatshop puts out - I'm in! Love reading shorts and poetry from diverse young people who live in Western Sydney where I grew up// [[https://www.whichbook.net|Whichbook]] [[https://www.whoelsewriteslike.com/|Who Else Writes Like]] //Independent book shops have great lists as well and usually topical:// [[http://www.indies.com.au/|Independant book sellers]] [[https://www.kinokuniya.com.au/book-lists/|Kinokuniya]] [[https://www.abbeys.com.au|Abbeys]] **Crime** [[https://crimereads.com/why-indigenous-crime-fiction-matters/| Why Indigenous Crime Fiction Matters]] [[http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/| Stop You're Killing Me]] //There are over 63,000 titles here … search by diversity, author, series or stand alone, character job, time frame … Lots of different searching options// **Children and Youth** [[https://www.magpies.net.au/|Magpies]] //is great for children and youth. Especially good for Australian and NZ content// [[https://insideadog.com.au/|Inside a Dog]] [[https://www.honeyant.com.au| Honey Ant]] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources for little people **Blogs** [[https://bookclub4m.tumblr.com/booklists|Book club for masochists]] [[https://500hats.edublogs.org/|500 Hats]] **Diversity** [[https://diversebooks.org/blog/|We need diverse books]] Helpful article on SBS [[https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/voices/culture/article/2021/02/15/empathy-starts-early-5-australian-picture-books-celebrate-diversity|Empathy starts early: 5 Australian picture books that celebrate diversity]] **2.15 - 2.45 Afternoon tea** **2.45 - 3.15 Three people five books** Five people look at different genres - this will be fast and furious as it is five titles each in ten minutes * Maria Savidis from Public Library Services will talk about 5 titles by culturally and linguistically diverse writers [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BkjPCYJRmKRAXYbrAVfBFvobMgO6TYDfoc-YXhVfg1s/edit?usp=sharing|presentation here]] My indyreads list: [[https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/list/indyreads-cald-titles-29808|CALD titles]] * Eliza Luciano will talk about LGBTIQ+ writers {{ :wiki:lgbtqia_ra_presentation_final.pdf | presentation here}} The [[https://www.welcomehere.org.au/|Welcome Here Project]] supports businesses and services throughout Australia to create and promote environments that are visibly welcoming and inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) communities. Libraries can register and get more info at the above link. * [[Jay Fletcher on Cli Fi writing]] **3.15 - 3.30** In chat suggest 5 books for a genre/subgenre - make sure there is a diversity of authors (not all men/women/white people) plus share a readers' advisory tools you like in chat - preferably name/url or publisher/why they like using it. **Five books for a genre/ subgenre** [[African Fiction readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[climate_fiction_readers_advisory|Cli fi reading list]] [[Current reads- from the chat readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Early 20th Century Female Detectives readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Futuristic YA Dystopia readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Historical/ courage /survival readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Historical mysteries readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Immortality readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Indigenous reads readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[LGBTIQA+ readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Older characters readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Sense of place/ culture bias towards Indian literature readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Spy Fiction/ espionage readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Time travel readers advisory seminar 2021]] [[Westerns readers advisory seminar 2021]] Please fill in the evaluation which will be emailed out tomorrow or you [[https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ra_seminar_2021|can complete it here]]. Thank you!