Vampires, zombies, ghosts, and ghoulies: there are more things going bump in the night than ever. So how do you wend your way through all of them to find the ones that interest a particular reader? RA expert Spratford updates her advisory to include the latest in monsters and the macabre, including
Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick reference
Tips for effectively practicing horror RA, with interview questions for gauging a reader’s interests
An expanded resources section, with an overview addressing the current state of horror lit, and suggestions of how to dig deeper
As both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.
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Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick reference
Tips for effectively practicing horror RA, with interview questions for gauging a reader’s interests
An expanded resources section, with an overview addressing the current state of horror lit, and suggestions of how to dig deeper
As both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.
The Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror
Vampires, zombies, ghosts, and ghoulies: there are more things going bump in the night than ever. So how do you wend your way through all of them to find the ones that interest a particular reader? RA expert Spratford updates her advisory to include the latest in monsters and the macabre, including
Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick reference
Tips for effectively practicing horror RA, with interview questions for gauging a reader’s interests
An expanded resources section, with an overview addressing the current state of horror lit, and suggestions of how to dig deeper
As both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.
Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick reference
Tips for effectively practicing horror RA, with interview questions for gauging a reader’s interests
An expanded resources section, with an overview addressing the current state of horror lit, and suggestions of how to dig deeper
As both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.
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ISBN-13: | 9780838994504 |
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Publisher: | American Library Association |
Publication date: | 04/09/2012 |
Series: | ALA Readers' Advisory Series |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 176 |
Sales rank: | 976,448 |
File size: | 792 KB |
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