Why do we read? A flickr set.

For those of you who were at the NSW State Library Readers Advisory Seminar in March, you may remember writing down the reasons why you read on pink heart shaped post-it notes (it was a romance-themed seminar, after all!.

Ellen Forsyth at the State Library has done a great job putting all of these photos on flickr.

So for all who contributed, and all those who weren't there on the day - but have always wondered 'why do Librarians read?' - check it out.

This would also be a very useful way to promote reading with the public.

Training in readers advisory work

Read this short report from a conference session at PLA in Minneapolis with some ideas for how to keep readers advisory training going. There are some ideas you may be able to use in your library.

Seminar Presentations

Frank Inkster from Manly Library and Philippa Johnson from Gosford Library have both uploaded the information from their presentations at the Romancing Your Readers RA Seminar at the State Library on the 4th of March.

Fran's Presentation - Blogs and Their Content

Philippa's Presentation - Gosford Library's Readers Advisory Website

More to come!

first Tuesday Book Club event

The following may be of interest to bookish types or your library customers:

Next Thursday the 20th of March ABC's the first Tuesday Book Club will hold a free event in Ultimo.

Join Jennifer Byrne, Marieke Hardy, Jason Steger and special guests tv and radio personality John Saffran and author Michael Robotham to review 'People of the Book' by Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks and 'Liar's Poker' by Michael Lewis.

Call: 8333 3644 or email bookclub@your.abc.net.au to reserve your free seats or simply arrive at the studio at 1.00pm for this fascinating discussion.

Seminar Feedback

The Romancing Your Readers Readers Advisory Seminar at the State Library of NSW on Tuesday 4th of March was a great success.

For those who attended the seminar, don't forget to complete the online evaluation here.

If you led a discussion group or took notes for one of the Readers Advisory Hot Topics small groups, can you please add your notes to the NSW Readers Advisory Wiki here.

If you presented at the Seminar, please add your notes or power presentation here.