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Readers, Reading, and Librarians

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Readers, Reading, and Librarians champions the enduring passion librarians have for books and readers amidst the transformation of libraries from traditional reading spaces to dynamic information hubs. Based on interviews with nearly two hundred pleasure readers, it investigates why people select or reject books and addresses the decline in recreational reading. This book discusses the librarian's evolving role, including organising book groups and balancing reader advisory with technological services in an age captivated by digital innovation.
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This 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. Readers, Reading, and Librarians 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.

Readers, Reading, and Librarians examines:

  • Reasons for the current decline in pleasure reading.
  • The need for librarians to sponsor book groups.
  • The current focus on “electronic wonders”.
  • Balancing the missions of acting as an advisory service for readers and maintaining your library's technological services.
  • And much more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138984592

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 230

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