Adult services

(An Infopeople Online Learning Course)
April 8, 2008 - May 5, 2008

Graphic novels are here to stay. In the past decade, they have become increasingly popular in both public and school library collections. Nevertheless, many library workers are not sure whether graphic novels are appropriate for their own libraries, and are unfamiliar with the practical aspects of offering this format. In this course we’ll explore all the fundamental questions:

We've all heard that video games are violent, expensive, inappropriate for their target age group, and addictive. But just like books, video games can also be literary, educational, socially relevant, identity forming, and challenging. And video games are a medium of choice for the millennial generation.

The ability to talk informatively, entertainingly, and persuasively about books in both impromptu and structured environments is an essential skill for all library staff. Formal booktalks, off-the-cuff shelftalks, and book discussions can be powerful tools for promoting the habit of lifelong reading and stimulating the use of your library’s collections.

Feb - Jun 2006

Format: Meeting Room

The public wants the library to offer more than books or links to cyberspace. As documented in the Benton Foundation's research, users want libraries to balance "high touch" and "high tech." Adult programming is one of the many ways libraries can add value and engage their communities.