Libraries don't have the funding for costly reader databases or staff anymore, so how can we still reach our readers in today's uncertain climate? Learn about a variety of innovative and virtual programs, tools, resources, and tricks to offer expert readers' advisory service without breaking the bank.

1. BANG FOR YOUR BUCK DOWNERS GROVE LIBRARY STYLE

3. EXHIBIT A: I’M IN THE MOOD TO READ

5. EXHIBIT B: BOOK A READERS’ ADVISOR

6. 2. WHAT WE’RE READING

9. 3. FACEBOOK & TWITTER

10. THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS

13. Link to staff booklist Link to “I’m in the Mood to Read” Intriguing article

15. Cynthia: A Village Affair, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, The Other Multnomah County Library... I see some juicy small town, secret lives stuff here. You might try Driftless by David Rhodes. You can read a review of it on our Embarrassment of Riches blog here -http://bit.ly/ijIDfk

16. FACILITATE A BOOK DISCUSSION

18. 4. GOODREADS, LIBRARYTHING & SHELFARI

19. Your library could create an account, add books staff are reading, and even “recommend this title” to patrons who are friends with the library. This can be linked to your Facebook profile as well. FUTURE IDEA

20. 5. READERS’ ADVISORY ORGANIZATIONS

21. ARRT, LACONI, ETC. http://www.arrtreads.org/ http://www.laconi.org/

22. 6. GENRE STUDIES

24. 7. BOOKLISTS & BOOKMARKS

26. 8. RA BLOGS & WEBSITES

27. A FEW I LIKE…. RA FOR All BLOGGING FOR A GOOD BOOK

28. THE END

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