Your shiralee - Judy Atkinson
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This document provides ideas and resources for providing readers' advisory services to children and their parents. It discusses tools like genre lists, blogs, websites, and library resources that can help library staff make book recommendations and empower young readers. The goal is to help children develop literacy skills and a love of reading by providing choices that match their interests, abilities, and needs.
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- 2. Judy Atkinson ALIATec CP 2 3 M a r c h 2 0 1 6 S t a t e L i b r a r y o f N S W A swag of ideas for providing readers’ advisory services to children and their parents. Your Shiralee
- 3. READERS ADVISORY TOOLS FOR YOUR SWAG The Shiralee Purpose Young Readers Choices Balance 3
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- 5. SHIRALEE •To the young reader Responsibility •Our knowledge and experience Heavy load •To many time pore parents Shelter •Of stories Castle •Our resources Necessity 5
- 7. Children and young people IMPACT OF READING FOR PLEASURE AND EMPOWERMENT 7
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- 10. • Creativity • Curiosity • Imagination • Literacy skills • Knowledge • Problem solving • confidence 10 READERS DEVELOP
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- 13. CHOICEPARENT’SNEED • Literacy level • Purpose • Quick • Values • Choice WHY • PRC • SRC • Classroom • Assignment • Discussion • Learning CHILD’SNEED • Ability • Interest • Whim • Self-value • Choice 13
- 18. READERS ADVISORY TOOLS FOR YOUR SWAG Tools Activities Benefits 18
- 20. Young Adult Library Services Association - a division of the American Library Association YALSA 20
- 21. Youth Literature blog from State Library of Victoria READ ALERT 21
- 24. Genre lists and search tools GOOD READS 24
- 25. Youth focus and the home of the Inky Awards INSIDE A DOG 25
- 27. State Library of New South Wales Support and resources YOUTH SERVICES 27
- 29. State Library of Victoria Centre for youth literature strategic plan. RESEARCH 29
- 32. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions - Libraries for Children and Young Adults IFLA 32
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- 37. State Library of NSW Refex training REFEX 37
- 38. READERS ADVISORY TOOLS FROM YOUR SWAG Unpack Your Swag 38
- 39. INTERFILE 39
- 40. E-BOOK HOOK 40
- 42. 42 GENRE LISTS
- 43. 43 DISPLAYS
- 44. FEEDBACK 44
- 45. USE THE OPAC 45
- 48. CODE IT! 48
- 49. QR CODES 49
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- 53. The Shiralee (1957 film): http://www.darcy-niland.com.au A c c e s s e d 1 8 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Magnificent Seven: http://www.hollywoodteenmovies.com/TheMagnificentSeven.html A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 True Grit: http://www.entertainmentfuse.com/a-look-at-the-original-true-grit-1969/ A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Rooster Cogburn: http://www.brianorndorf.com/2014/07/blu-ray-review-rooster-cogburn.html A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Lone Ranger & Tonto http://myfavoritewesterns.com/tag/the -lone-ranger/ A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Lone Ranger http://blog.jimstroud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/04_1956-Lone-Ranger- Silver.jpg A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Cowboys and Indians: http://speciesandclass.com/2014/11/17/cowboys -vs-indians/ A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Father and Son: http://artjennifer.com/gallery/horsemen-father-and-young-son/ A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Exciting comic https://dmichaelmay.wordpress.com/category/westerns/page/3 / A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 IMAGES IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE 53
- 54. Authors such as: John Flanagan / Rangers Apprentice http://www.worldofjohnflanagan.com / A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Awards list such as: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Blogs such as: Read Alert http://readalert.blogs.slv.vic.gov.au / A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 1 0 6 The Book Chook http://www.thebookchook.com/ A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Good Reads lists such as: http://www.goodreads.com/genres/young -adult A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 1 0 6 http://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/teen A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/youth -literature A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Inside a Dog: https://insideadog.com.au/ A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Libguides such as: http://libguides.library.usyd.edu.au/discovery A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 SITES 54
- 55. Library Websites such as: State Library of NSW http ://www.s l .ns w.go v .au/ pub l ic - l ib ra ry -se r v ic es/you th -s er v i ces A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Mid North Coast Library Cooperati ve http ://mncl i b rary .o rg.a u/ya/ A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 State Library of Victoria http ://www.s l v . v ic.g o v.a u/ l i v e - l ear n/cen t re -yo ut h- l i te ra tu re A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Literatu re Map who writes like tool: - http://www. l i te ra tu re - m ap .co m / A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Organisat ions such as: ALIA Elist: https ://www.a l ia .or g.a u/e l i sts/a l iacyss A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 IFLA Section: http:// www. i f la .o rg/ l i b rar i es - fo r -ch i ld re n-an d-ya A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Pinterest: There are many useful Pinterest pages, such as: - https://www.p i nt er est .com/cyssalia / A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Publishers such as : http ://www. rand o mh ouse .co m .au/ te e ns-an d-yo ung- adu l ts / A c c e s s e d 2 0 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Reading Communi t ies such as: http ://www. re ad i ngs .co m .au/ A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 0 1 6 Training such as: - State Library of NSW Refex WIKI: https:// wi k i. l ib ra r ies .ns w.g o v.au / ind ex.p hp? t it l e =You ng_a du l t_ read ers_ ad v is ory A c c e s s e d 2 1 . 0 3 . 2 1 0 6 SITES 55
- 56. State Library of Victoria Centre for Youth Literature: Strategic Plan 2014 - 2015 http://readalert.blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/files/2014/01/Centre-for-Youth- Literature-Strategic-Plan-2014-16-Public.pdf Accessed 20.03.2016 Literature Review: The impact of reading for pleasure and empowerment. (2015) The Reading Agency. http://bit.ly/1o0u6Dh Accessed 20.03.2016 BIBLIOGRAPHY 56
Editor's Notes
- Thank you to the Readers Advisory working group for the opportunity to participate in the seminar with you today.
- I join with the other presenters, in sharing - resources, information and tools to assist in the provision of readers’ advisory services for children and their parents.
- My aim is that you will leave here today with a “swag” of information all packed up and carried with you as you head on back to your own libraries.
- So, why Your Shiralee? When talking about “Discovering Westerns” being the focus of this years seminar the concept of what is an “Australian” western came up in conversation. The idea of a western being about the frontier, about exploration of unknown lands, and about the solitude and the burdens that are a part of such a journey – and the example that came to mind was “The Shiralee” – D’Arcy Niland's classic novel published in 1955. Regarding The Shiralee, D'Arcy Niland said: "It is a biblical truth that all men have burdens. This is the simple story of a man with a burden, a swagman with his swag, or shiralee, which in this case happens to be a child. I have often thought that if all burdens were examined, they would be found to be like a swagman's shiralee - not only a responsibility and a heavy load, but a shelter, a castle and sometimes a necessity."
- And so this to me – described our “western” adventure into providing quality readers’ advisory service when the interaction involves a child, their parent, and the library staff. We have a responsibility, (to the young reader) we shoulder a heavy load, (our wealth of knowledge and experience) we are a shelter, (to many a time pore parent), a castle of stories and of course – the resources we provide are a necessity."
- The children’s services staff from the North East Zone of NSW Public Libraries meet annually to share ideas and solve each other’s problems. We have done so for 10 years now and in 2015 we focused on Youth and we discussed at length, the challenges and opportunities we face in addressing YA RA needs. I would like to thank all participants in that meeting for contributing to the pool of ideas that I am pleased to share.
- Purpose So – why are we bothering with all this? The NSW public Library Network is wide reaching and diverse. We provide an array of services and programs to support readers. Reading for pleasure and empowerment is a service focus, and this graphic from “The Reading Agency” show the sphere of influence we are associated with, and we take on the responsibility. Growing evidence relates to outcomes beyond literacy – improving both personal and social outcomes.
- What are we trying to provide? I am sure you have all had customers bring a book back & say “I just couldn’t get into this book!!” and they head off to the shelves to borrow something written by a familiar author, or about a familiar topic – jumping very quickly back into their comfort zone. And for people who know where there comfort zone is, that is easy to do. For many young adults, still searching for a good fit – they can easily become discouraged and the opportunity to embark on a long journey of reading discovery can be lost. There are many great books, but not everyone wants to read them all. If a book doesn’t resonate with us, if we struggle to read it – or decide not to bother – we need to have a choice. Young readers also need this choice.
- Opportunities. When the selection of reading material for a young reader is pitched correctly, and there is a degree of choice and control over the material, we often see an increase in their motivation and gratification. Central to achieving positive outcomes is that reading is enjoyable! If a book is something we can get excited about – then we come away enthused and wanting more! Jackie French is famously known as saying to children “If a book is boring put it down and get another one!” Providing suitable resources in a variety of formats caters to different needs, and allows young readers to:- Expand their reading selection Experience different situations in the safety of a book Develop an understanding of different character traits; and
- Develop their Magnificent Seven Creativity Curiosity Imagination Literacy skills Knowledge Problem solving Self confidence
- Choice Whilst we think of Readers Advisory as a separate library service, answering an RA request is just a specific form of Reference Interview – good questioning technique will assist you in drawing out the key elements and determine what the reader wants. The RefEx WIKI has some tips for you – and as part of a comprehensive training package, it can be easily filtered out to colleagues.
- 1. Who is selecting the story to read? – has the parent come along with a list of ideas from the child? Is the choice being made by the parent on the child’s behalf? 2. Who is going to read the story? – is it to be a shared experience – i.e. read aloud, is it for a book club and discussion? Is it for classroom reading? 3. Are there limitations imposed upon the request that hinder finding a suitable book? Are books that are being selected at the correct reading level? Is the parent going strictly by an “age” list, therefore missing out on what sits either side of these limitations?
- The parents needs and child’s needs are not always based on the same premise:- Parents Need Knowledge of the literacy level relevant to the book What is the purpose Quick Picks Values – do they suit? What they think the child wants to read Other Influences Premiers Reading Challenge Summer Reading Club Classroom needs Assignment based reading Topic for discussion Learning needs Child’s need Perceived reading ability Interesting On a whim Promotes self-value What they want to read
- Responsibility To meet both these needs, we need to establish a culture of shared responsibility and inclusion - evaluate the book in partnership with the parent and promote discussion. This will lead to an increase in successful outcomes by using staff knowledge to maximum effect. It is important to understand what each component of the partnership has to offer. We need to explore. What the reader wants and What the book has to offer and then work out the best way to become a successful matchmaker. So, it is horses for courses. The reader and the story have to sit comfortably together. Imagine Tonto and the Lone Ranger if they swapped horses - it just wouldn’t be right!
- The role of the Large Print Western So – how can a good old fashioned western help develop a lifelong love of reading? How many children have asked to dress up as Louis L ’Amour for the Book Week parade? Well I know of at least one. A young reader who lacked confidence in reading and so for fear of getting the words wrong, would avoid reading. Until the Louis L’ Amour’s came along – in Large Print! At last he had a book that he could read comfortably, due to the text size. He could also understand the plot – because, well, there is a familiar pattern- black hat = bad guy, white hat = good guy! And his esteem rose significantly because he was reading from the adult section of the library. By broadening the approach – and choice – a successful partnership was formed.
- Balance The anecdote is an example of the elements that come in to play when providing suitable resources for young readers. The decision is influenced by their Reading ability Reading behaviour Motivation. In many cases, these components are wrapped up in a cloak of “third party” procurement. It is up to us to develop our knowledge and skills to be able to provide a balanced approach to the selection of reading material.
- In many cases, these components are wrapped up in a cloak of “third party” procurement. It is up to us to develop our knowledge and skills to be able to provide a balanced approach to the selection of reading material.
- Tools of the trade Developing our own skills and knowledge leads us to achieve better outcomes for the children & young adults who seek a suitable book. It is our responsibility to be well trained and proactive. This is an opportunity for me to remind you all of the ideas you either use all the time, or have used in the past. There are many other ways to gather relevant information & share with colleagues – you will all have favourite websites etc, but I also want to mention, that, with our encouragement, parents can develop their knowledge to assist in their role as a ”third party” provider. These are some ideas highlighted by the North East Zone Children’s Services group in our recent discussion.
- Author websites such as John Flanagan / Rangers Apprentice http://www.worldofjohnflanagan.com/ Accessed 20.03.2016 Benefit from connections
- Awards list such as YALSA – including professional tools http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook Accessed 20.03.2016 A huge collective of information
- Blogs such as Read Alert – Youth Literature blog from SL Vic http://readalert.blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/ Accessed 21.03.2106 As the heading indicates – learn and explore
- The Book Chook – tips for parents and teachers http://www.thebookchook.com/ Accessed 20.03.2016 For supporting younger readers – reviews abound
- Good Reads lists - which can be tailored to a very specific need. http://www.goodreads.com/genres/young-adult Accessed 21.03.2106 http://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/teen Accessed 20.03.2016 https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/youth-literature Accessed 20.03.2016 Familiar sites – you will all have your own favourite
- They also have good genre lists. You can use many different search terms to tailor the list – teens, Youth, teenagers, YA will all bring up different selections.
- Inside a Dog: the amazing website from the State Library of Victoria – and home to the inky awards https://insideadog.com.au/ Accessed 20.03.2016 Opportunities for readers to contribute & home of the Inky Awards
- Libguides such as University of Sydney – Discover support page for Educators http://libguides.library.usyd.edu.au/discovery Accessed 21.03.2016 Think outside traditional library sources – this information has been compiled for student educators.
- Library Websites such as State Library of NSW – providing access to both resources and networking opportunities http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/public-library-services/youth-services Accessed 20.03.2016
- Mid North Coast Library Cooperative – just one example of how e can promote what we do to our customers http://mnclibrary.org.au/ya/ Accessed 21.03.2016 Your own library will no doubt have a similar page.
- Undertake research – reading documents such as the Victorian State Library Centre for youth literature Strategic Plan
- Literature Map – a handy who writes like tool to jog our memory when we have forgotten a well know authors name http://www.literature-map.com/ Accessed 20.03.2016 Key in one author – and you will be provided with many more to select from
- Make connections by joining elists such as aliaCYSS https://www.alia.org.au/elists/aliacyss Accessed 21.03.2016 Keep informed – ALIA Weekly is good connection point
- Join additional associations such as IFLA Libraries for children and YA Section http://www.ifla.org/libraries-for-children-and-ya Accessed 21.03.2016 Specific sections of professional organisations
- Pinterest is a useful tool to explore for promotion ideas and book lists. https://www.pinterest .com/cyssalia/ Accessed 20.03.2016 This page is from a search using the two words teen books
- Publishers such as Random House are supportive with author tours posters and information of new releases. http://www.randomhouse.com.au/teens-and-young-adults/ Accessed 20.03.2016
- Join online Reading Communities such as “Readings” http://www.readings.com.au/ Accessed 21.03.2016 And also, to help keep up to date…
- Better Reading http://www.betterreading.com.au/ Accessed 21.03.2016
- Participate in Training such as State Library of NSW Refex WIKI: https://wiki.libraries.nsw.gov.au/index.php?title=Young_adult_readers_advisory Accessed 21.03.2106
- Once all the learning has taken place – your swag will be heavy & you will be ready to unload your burden. What are some of the things you can do Promoting Better Reading Outcomes.
- Interfiling YA and Adult Fiction
- Use ebooks as a hook
- Build staff / reader relationships
- Genre Lists – be specific
- Displays – get people’s attention
- Evaluate – get feedback – learn from the responses
- OPAC – know how to manipulate
- Customer profiles – create as many as you can to suit the reader
- Tap into authors and their connections
- Be inventive – use QR codes
- Spell out the obvious – FREE ebooks postcards
- Model good reading behaviours – young readers need an example to follow
- Benefits So, our burden becomes our benefit! At times the knowledge we develop will feel like a burden – a shiralee, because every time a young adult comes into the library for advice about what to read – whoever serves them will say … “Hang on a minute, I’ll just get “Ellen” because she knows all about YA fiction!!!” So I pass on to you the onus of sharing what you discover today with your colleagues. Support each other to develop skills and knowledge to use different tools – and use them regularly. Because when your swag is open and the tools are being used – you have a nice comfy blanket on which to sit and share a good book! Thank you.