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Beyond the basics nest 2010
1. BEYOND THE BASICS: Specialized Library Services Your Customers Will LOVE! Patti Butcher Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library NEST 2010
2. Personalized Reading Lists AKA “PEARLS” Readers submit online form Librarians utilize Readers’ Advisory tools, book reviews, and consult with colleagues Annotated title list is prepared and sent We ask for feedback so we can adjust
3. Test Proctoring Managed by group of librarians Proctor takes responsibility as contact person for educational institution Free service that is heavily used Maintain file of students/ exams Only cost to library is personnel time No special “oversight” provided
4. Recipe Assistant Special occasion recipes “Grandma used to make this…” Healthy family eating What can I do with….? Online form submission Previous “Recipe Assistant” posts are featured – gives an idea of what’s possible
5. Book Group in a Bag (BGIB) 10 copies of one title Discussion guide Tips for successful book groups Checks out for 6 weeks Reservations up to 1 year in advance Online reservation form Checks out as 1 item (in bag)
6. Speakers Bureau Short presentations available to community & service groups General library services overview Special topics available by request Online form – easy to submit request Easy & free way to promote your library
7. Reference Appointments One-on-one time with subject specialists Up to 1 hour Online form request Popular topics include: Genealogy Downloading audio/ ebooks Small business research Research paper topics
8. Special Day Service Request customized packet of: headlines articles advertisements from magazines & newspapers in our collection Tell us specific date and event (marriage, birthday, etc) Fee-based service
9. Trivia Night @ your library! Teams of 5-8 enter together, all ages 10 categories/ 10 questions each Top teams win prizes Registration required Food & drink available (for purchase) Can do “themes” like mystery, sports Friday evening or Saturday afternoon/ once per quarter