{"title":"Bill Katz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBill Katz\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the dynamic relationship between readers and the resources that support them, providing insightful perspectives on the roles of librarians and reading communities. His works offer thoughtful analysis relevant to educators, librarians, and anyone interested in the culture of reading and literacy development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Katz’s books consider how reading practices evolve and how library professionals can nurture lifelong learning. His writing invites reflection on the social and educational impact of reading in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"readers-reading-and-librarians-by-linda-s-katz-9781138984592","title":"Readers, Reading, and Librarians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vital book reaffirms librarians’ enthusiasm for books and readers in the midst of the evolution of libraries—from reading centres to information centres where librarians are now web masters, information scientists, and media experts. \u003cem\u003eReaders, Reading, and Librarians\u003c\/em\u003e explores the future of the book as a medium. With nearly two hundred open-ended interviews with readers who read for pleasure, this book looks at how and why they choose or reject certain books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReaders, Reading, and Librarians\u003c\/em\u003e examines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReasons for the current decline in pleasure reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe need for librarians to sponsor book groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe current focus on “electronic wonders”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBalancing the missions of acting as an advisory service for readers and maintaining your library's technological services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607481237740,"sku":"9781138984592","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138984592-readers-reading-and-librarians.jpg?v=1778167157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bill-katz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}