Reinvigorating Your Readers' Advisory

Hear from a panel of librarians about readers advisory practices and programs to recharge your services, inspire long-time staff, and help onboard and train new staff.

Panelists:
 

Becca Boland is the Supervisor of Advisory Services at the Skokie Public Library and a member of the Adult Reading Round Table steering committee. She is passionate about finding the best materials for every patron. When she is not reading a book, listening to a book, or talking about books, she's probably knitting, playing board games, or hanging out with her kids.

Jez Layman is a librarian, public speaker, and job coach who has taught at over 70 libraries, colleges, and community centers. She is the Adult & Teen Programming Librarian at the Elmhurst Public Library, facilitator of the RAILS 20s/30s Programmers Networking Group, and on the steering committee of the Adult Reading Round Table. She has a deep love for audiobooks and a spreadsheet for every occasion.

Jennifer Asimakopoulos is the Head of Adult Services at the Wheaton Public Library. She is a member of the Adult Reading Round Table steering committee and oversees the eMediaLibrary consortium. She is dedicated to finding the right book for every reader and educating staff in all departments on readers' advisory to provide excellent service.