Readers' Advisory

The promotion of library resources and materials can be a difficult challenge to tackle. I believe it is important to assess the needs and wants of the community/demographic that you intend to target. One group that I believe it would be worthwhile to target is not necessarily an age group, but rather the people who utilize streaming and subscription-based media services. Where subscriptions to media services like Netflix, Kindle Unlimited, Audible, etc. may have once been considered to be money savers (compared to cable at least), the quantity of those services is only increasing. I believe that libraries could work with this concept and lean into the promotion of the “freeness” of library materials; if more people knew that the same books, audiobooks, and other materials that they pay a subscription for could be accessed for free through their local library, they may be more inclined to get a card or check out library offerings. This would serve to promote all kinds of library materi

When it comes to collection organization (as well as most aspects of the library) I believe the first thing to consider is the needs of the community that the library serves. Would patrons benefit from dedicated sections for differing genres? Is there potential for a decision to exclude or harm community members? Etc. Because libraries serve unique communities, I do not believe there is a universal answer to this prompt, but it’s definitely worth thinking about. For this question as well, the size of the collection as well as the available space and resources is also important to consider. For instance, within my local area we have libraries of various sizes – the downtown library with multiple floors and wings would naturally be better suited to separation space-wise compared to a small branch in the suburbs. The library I work at is the former, so I’ll respond with my current library in mind. Regarding LGBTQ Fiction: I would not separate LGBTQ fiction from the rest of fiction, for se

Author: Casey McQuiston Title :  Red, White & Royal Blue Genre : LGBTQIA Romance, New Adult Fiction Publication Year:  2019 Number of Pages : 421 Geographical Setting:  United States (Washington D.C.), United Kingdom Time Period:  2019-2020 Series:  N/A   Plot Summary: First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is finishing out his Bachelor's, preparing to assist in his mother's campaign for reelection as United States President, and dreaming of his own political future. When his anger towards his stuck-up "rival" Prince Henry of Wales results in international publicity, the two are forced to play up a friendship to the press. Alex learns quickly that Prince Henry may not be as boring as he seems, and the two grow closer in secret amidst political, familial, and personal conflicts. Subject Headings:  Children of presidents, International relationships, Royal houses, Family relationships Appeal: Characterization:  Both new adult readers and others will app