Dear public librarians, important question: do you participate in LibraryReads? If you're unfamiliar with the program, LibraryReads is the monthly nationwide library staff picks list for adult fiction and non-fiction. It is a wonderful readers advisory and collection development tool AND any staff at a public library can participate! You can visit their website—www.LibraryReads.org—to learn more!
If you've ever had a question about LibraryReads or how to submit your votes, we have you covered! We've put together a wealth of resources to help. Lainey Mays, library marketing assistant at HarperCollins, traveled to BookOps in Long Island City, NY, to interview Stephanie Anderson, Assistant Director of Selection for BookOps and Chair of the LibraryReads Steering Committee, to discuss LibraryReads and how to vote on Edelweiss. You can watch the walk-through below or listen to the podcast episode. We also put together a handy printable guide, which you can download here.