The document discusses ways to provide "out of the box" readers' advisory services both inside and outside the library. It provides examples of non-traditional services inside the library like bestseller previews, book displays, and using QR codes. It also discusses promoting books on social media and through blogging. Further, it discusses partnering with local businesses and other community organizations to provide programming outside the library, like book clubs at bars or book talks at senior centers. The document concludes with tips for librarians, such as listening to patrons' needs and reading reviews of books outside one's comfort zone.

1. Out of the Box Readers’ Advisory

2. Me
Leah L. White
Reader Services Librarian
Northbrook Public Library
@leahlibrarian
yolaleah.tumblr.com
facebook.com/yolaleah

3. the plan

4. the plan
• What do we mean by “out of the box”?
• Inside the library
• On the Internet
• Outside the library
• Tips and Advice

5. Out of the Box Defined
http://cdn.rojish.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/thinking-outside-the-box.jpg

6. Nontraditional times call for nontraditional services
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7. The grocery store vs the kitchen
http://goo.gl/xZzoA http://goo.gl/M9bR7
http://goo.gl/IQGDA http://goo.gl/LzPVf

8. The grocery store vs the kitchen
http://goo.gl/xZzoA http://goo.gl/M9bR7
http://goo.gl/IQGDA http://goo.gl/LzPVf

9. The grocery store vs the kitchen
http://goo.gl/xZzoA http://goo.gl/M9bR7
http://goo.gl/IQGDA http://goo.gl/LzPVf

10. Budgets are tight. Time to get creative yet practical.

11. Inside the Library

12. Bestseller Preview
• Keep a list of new and
upcoming books that are
popular at your library
• Allows for simple and quick
interactions with staff
• People will use it
• Make a space for people to put
their name and card number
• Who orders? Put them in
charge.

13. Book Displays more, more, more!

14. Simple and stocked. not too pretty concept

15. Stay Organized
• Have a system and follow it
• Idea: dummy circ account
• Use items from all over the library
• If you do more, you must stay
organized
• Keep a stash of replacement items

16. Keep a permanent staff picks display

17. Start thinking about browsability

18. QR Codes

19. How to QR Code
• Go to bit.ly
• Type in your URL and click “Shorten”
• Click on “Info Page+”
• Save the QR code
• Create an account to track statistics

20. On the Internet

21. Bestseller Preview Online

22. Don’t have lists? You have options.

23. Social Networks OMG SO MANY!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrismenning/the-x-all-the-y-meme

24. What is your goal? Articulate it. Practice it.

25. My favorites

26. Good examples

27. Blogging? Consider your audience.

28. If you decide to blog, check out:

29. If you decide to blog, check out:

30. Outside the Library

31. Book clubs LitLounge

32. Why does the library belong in a bar?
• Attract new patrons of varied ages and genders
• Updated image for the library
• Increased visibility in the community
• Cooperation with local businesses
• Provide programming and relevancy to a group that is not being served by
existing library programs

33. Make it Easy Senior Center Book Talks

34. Tips and Advice

35. • Learn about your patrons needs and wants
Listen • Reading suggestions will get better
• Helps set goals
http://goo.gl/Ab6k3 http://goo.gl/hNs6F

36. Haven’t read a book? Don’t freak out.
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dontpanic_1024.jpg

37. Don’t be the socially lazy sloth.

38. Read out of your comfort zone!
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39. Read the best and the worst review of a book.

40. Read the best and the worst review of a book.

41. Read the best and the worst review of a book.

42. Anything to share?
http://goo.gl/kW6Cw

43. Thank you! follow: @leahlibrarian