Below is a brief listing of programs having to do with RA, reading, and collection development that will be held at the upcoming PLA conference in Philadelphia. The entire list of programs can be found at: http://www.placonference.org/programs.
Preconference
Tuesday, March 13
Opening Books, Opening Doors: Providing Effective RA Service, with Nancy Pearl
Educational Programs
Thursday, March 15: 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Books and Authors: The Top 5 of Another 5
“RA experts will showcase another 5 top genres (Romance, Sci Fic, Suspense/Thrillers, Literary, Historical) and what every librarian should be familiar with about them: the top 5 authors, books, up-and-comers, and trends.”
Engaging Customers in an Online Environment
“Learn how 4 libraries have engaged customers of all ages online using a variety of methods including popular Web 2.0 tools including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr and Yelp”
Optimizing Author Visits
“Instructions for planning a successful author visit – choosing the right author; working with speakers’ bureaus, publishers and bookstores; forming partnerships to promote your program; and transforming your facility into an event space.”
Start a Social Network Book Club
“Using social network sites to create book clubs is a free and easy. Salt Lake County Library Services uses Goodreads.com to engage hundreds of customers and authors in discussions about books and reading.”
Young at Heart: YA Books with Adult Crossover Appeal
“Hear from YA authors Gayle Forman, Alexander Gordon Smith, Gregg Olsen, and Maggie Stiefvater on crossover appeal, what makes the genre so malleable… and how adult readers remain so young at heart.”
Thursday, March 15: 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Every Child Ready to Read in Action
“This program will present information on the ECRR workshop Fun with Science and Math for Parents and Children. A panel of librarians will share their experiences in using the updated ECRR toolkit.”
Isn’t it Romantic?
“Six award-winning and best-selling authors will talk about the enduring appeal of the romance genre, their own romance novels, and why when it comes to reading: romance rules!”
Meet This Season’s Best in Debut Authors
“This new AAP/PLA program features book publishing’s finest in first time authors talking about their work. Speakers include: Charlotte Rogan, Wiley Cash, Gerry Fitzgerald, and Stephen Dau.”
RX for RA Revisited
“Discuss the benefits of starting a genre discussion/study group, practical ways to organize it, and the resources you will need.”
Thursday, March 15: 2 to 3:15 p.m.
Collection HQ at Your Library
“Collection HQ is a collection performance improvement solution which is revolutionizing the way many public libraries select, manage and promote their collections.”
Leaders as Readers
“Four directors will share how they brought reading into their Library culture and their personal investment in the goal of supporting a reading community.”
Read/Watch/Discuss: Book and Film Programs in the Library
“Public libraries have long known how popular book discussion groups and film screenings can be for patrons. Community members and library staff appreciate inexpensive, engaging, and entertaining programs. Combine these two activities for informative and stimulating discussions that enhance the combination of the reading and viewing experience.”
Trends in Genre Series
“Join us for a lively discussion of trends in genre series with four top-notch stars in the field. Joyce Saricks will speak about “Gentle Reads.” John Charles will tackle Romance. Becky Spratford will talk about horror fiction and Kier Graff will finish up with mysteries.”
Friday, March 16: 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Beyond Booktalking: Innovative Approaches to Readers’ Advisory with Teens and Younger Adults
“Create community around books within this socially connected demographic using youth-targeted personalized reading lists, librarian-facilitated peer-to-peer readers’ advisory, and fun, unusual displays.”
Good Reading You May Have Missed
“Jessica Moyer will lead a panel of 3, Keir Graff of Booklist, Kaite Mediatore Stover of the Kansas City Public Library, and Katie Dunneback of the Library of Congress, highlighting the best books of the past year and new and upcoming titles that you might have missed.”
Readers’ Advisory Toolkit V
“Everyone working in the library offers some form of readers’ advisory assistance. How do you train your entire staff, large or small, to engage with readers?”
Social Networking, Gaming, and Summerreading.org
“In 2010 Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library and Queens Library developed a groundbreaking summer reading website: summerreading.org.”
What Makes a Collection? Redefining the Library through the Collection
“Panel speakers will share their experiences managing a unique library collection. Some of the collections include; seeds, guitars, video games, and eReaders.”
Friday, March 16: 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Adult Storytimes: Why Should the Kids Have All the Fun?
“Following up on his presentation at PLA 2010 and article in Public Libraries, David Wright discusses adult storytimes with you.”
Family Literacy on the Inside: Bringing the Public Library to Incarcerated Parents
“Over 2.3 million adults are behind bars in the United States. That leaves roughly 1.5 million children with parents serving time. Evidence shows that strong family connections greatly reduce recidivism rates of former inmates. Libraries can help these families stay connected…”
Mystery Solved: The Best in Mystery Authors and Books!
“Get a sneak peak at what’s inside the season’s latest in new mystery books. Hear from the nation’s leading writers on what has inspired them most in the writing of their upcoming mystery and thriller titles!”
Friday, March 16: 2 to 3:15 p.m.
On Shelf, Off Shelf, No Shelf: Weeding in a Digital Age
“The explosion in formats for leisure materials is a challenge for all aspects of collection management, especially weeding and evaluation.”
Perfect Partners in Crime-Public Libraries and Sisters in Crime
“Sisters in Crime, founded to promote crime fiction by women, is also committed to literacy and support of public libraries. The panel will discuss (1) ways SinC and libraries can work together, (2) trends in crime fiction, and (3) examine the ways that SinC’s annual summit meetings with publishers and recently completed survey of who buys and reads mysteries have positioned the organization to bring unique insight to what your users are reading and why.”
The State of Ebooks in Public Libraries and Publishing
“A discussion of the current state of ebooks with regards to public libraries and the publishing industry. Points will cover current and best practices as well as what will be coming down the pike.”
Friday, March 16: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
We’ve Got the Beat: Music Advisory in Public Libraries
“No matter your taste or theirs, you can help your patrons find music at your library. Learn tools to help familiarize yourself with the latest trends and old standards.”
Saturday, March 17: 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Books for Dessert: A Book Club for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
“Books for Dessert provides an opportunity for adults who are intellectually challenged to belong to and participate in a book discussion group, assisting each other in the reading, comprehending and discussing of books.”
Cuddle Up and Read: Storytimes for Pregnant and Parenting Teens
“This presentation will provide a hands-on overview of the early literacy storytimes conducted with teen parents.”
Get with the Program, Get Graphic: Using Graphic Novels for Programming For Teens!
“Your library has shelves upon shelves of Graphic Novels and Manga. They are popular and go out a TON … why not capitalize on Teens’ love for this format by creating innovative Outreach and programming!?”
Take Time to Read! A Community Campaign
“Reading has never been more critical to success, yet finding time to read often seems impossible. This is why The King County Library System and the King County Library System Foundation launched a dramatically different multidimensional promotional campaign, Take Time to READ.”
Under the Covers: Collecting Erotic Fiction and Erotica in Public Libraries
“Topics will include a brief history of the genre, author & publisher insight to genre readers and discussion of collection development policies and handling possible challenges.”
Saturday, March 17: 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Team Read-a-Book: Building Bridges to the Library for Kids Who Learn Differently
“Come prepared to learn about a partnership program that helps kids with learning disabilities and their families feel more comfortable within our library environments while developing successful reading and coping strategies!”
What’s New in Fantasy and Science Fiction for Teens and Adults
“Three librarians, longtime science fiction and fantasy fans, will present a PowerPoint presentation and booktalks of approximately sixty of their favorite new adult and young adult titles in these two challenging genres.”
Zines, Records and Nonconformist Media: Marketing through Alternative Collections
“Zine collections and other alternative media can open new doors into underserved adult communities and provide exciting new programming and marketing opportunities.”
