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1. Read Any Good Books Lately? Helping Patrons Find What They Want.

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Abstract

Various techniques for providing reader's advisory services in public libraries are discussed, including managing the reader's advisory interview, writing annotations for booklists, preparing topical and effective displays, genre cataloging, holding book talks and reviews, using library space effectively, and utilizing e-mail discussion groups to monitor genre interests. (15 references) (EA)

Published
1993

2. Dear Publisher.

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Abstract

Addresses issues that concern the relationship between publishers and librarians, including differences between libraries and bookstores; necessary information for advertisements; out-of-stock designations and their effect on budgets; the role of distributors and vendors; direct mail for book promotions; unsolicited review copies; communications with publishers; bindings; and book reviews. (LRW)

Published
1992

4. Dear publisher

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Publishing industry -- Public relations, Acquisitions (Libraries) -- Management
Published
1992

6. Reader's Advisory: Matching Mood and Material

Author

Ross, Catherine Sheldrick and Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Books -- Evaluation -- Services, Librarians -- Services, Library and information science, Evaluation, Services
Abstract

To recommend a good book, librarians must know more about why and how patrons read REFERENCE LIBRARIANS often say they feel unprepared to answer that classic question, 'Can you recommend [...]

Published
2001

7. Favorite endeavors

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Library and information science
Abstract

Cathie was a friend who helped me with many of my endeavors on behalf of our favorite genre ('RIP Cathie Linz: A Librarian & Romance Writer,' ow.ly/L2Zdg). I am so [...]

Published
2015

9. Tomorrow's Dreams

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Tomorrow's Dreams (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

10. Paperback Books in Public Libraries.

Author

D'Elia, George and Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
PAPERBACKS, LIBRARIES
Abstract

Discusses results of a survey of public libraries in the U.S. commissioned by the Educational Paperback Association that describes the extent and effectiveness of paperback usage in public libraries. Limitations on the generalizations of the data reported; Percentage of library book acquisition budgets allocated for the purchase of mass-market paperbacks.

Published
1982

11. Heard

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Abstract

'What I object to is students who post queries that read like, 'I'm doing a paper on.... Can you help me?' without ever revealing where they've already looked, what they […]

Published
2004

12. Gavin's Child

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Gavin's Child (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

13. Dulcie's Gift

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Dulcie's Gift (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

14. A Dance in Heather

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
A Dance in Heather (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

15. Darling Jack

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Darling Jack (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

16. Gentle Hearts

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Gentle Hearts (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

17. The One Who Almost Got Away

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
The One Who Almost Got Away (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

18. Wild Blood

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Wild Blood (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

19. No Other Woman

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
No Other Woman (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

20. Borrowed Bride

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Borrowed Bride (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

21. Between the Lines

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Between the Lines (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

22. A Heart Possessed

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
A Heart Possessed (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

23. Winter Heart

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Winter Heart (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

24. A Good Groom Is Hard To Find

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
A Good Groom Is Hard to Find (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

25. Gather the Stars

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Gather the Stars (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

26. Day Dreamer

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Day Dreamer (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

27. Hot and Bothered

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Hot and Bothered (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

28. Wishes Come True

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Wishes Come True (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews
Published
1996

29. What are fines for?

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
Fee-based library services -- Case studies, Libraries -- Case studies
Published
1984

30. Readers' Advisory 101.

Author

Chelton, Mary K.

Subjects
*PUBLIC librarians, *LIBRARY users, *INTERPERSONAL communication, *PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARIANS
Abstract

Provides advice about the common mistakes of librarians in public libraries and how to avoid the mistakes. Dependence of librarians on the OPAC database; Problem of public librarians when conducting a readers' advisory interview; Importance of improving interpersonal communication between librarians and library users. INSET: 9 More Real-Life Readalike Mismatches.

Published
2003

31. `Wounded hero.'

Author

Chelton, Mary K. and Ramsdell, Kristin

Subjects
*ROMANCE fiction
Abstract

Provides romance writer Mary K. Chelton's impression of what the wounded hero is in the romance genre. Some examples of such heroes.

Published
1996

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