Readers' Advisory: RUSA Books Awards: Listening to the Experts Who Create the Lists for America’s Readers

Authors

  • Erin Fishman
  • Matthew Galloway
  • Sarah Hashimoto
  • Edward Kownslar
  • Lynn Lobash
  • Donna Seaman
  • Sarah Tansley
  • Laurie Tarulli
  • Barry Trott
  • Neal Wyatt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/rusq.59.3/4.7717

Abstract

To celebrate the past and present work of the RUSA book award committees, we asked a selection of chairs, vice-chairs, and members to discuss the work that goes into choosing the winning titles and how to use the lists when working with readers. Their thoughtful comments and reflections inform, excite, and invite new ways of using the award lists and expand and enrich advisors’ work. The column concludes with a curated list of titles to share with readers.—Editors

Author Biography

Erin Fishman

Erin Fishman, Adult Services Librarian, Cascades Library, Potomac Falls, VA. Matthew Galloway, Buyer, Anythink Libraries, Colorado. Sarah Hashimoto, Community Engagement Manager, Jackson District Library, Jackson, MI. Edward Kownslar, Head of Public Services, Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University. Lynn Lobash, Associate Director, Reader Services, New York Public Library. Donna Seaman, Editor, Adult Books, Booklist. Sarah Tansley, Branch Manager, Roden Branch, Chicago Public Library. Laurie Tarulli, Library and Information Services Manager, Sacred Heart School of Halifax. Barry Trott, Adult Services Consultant, Library of Virginia. Henrietta Verma, Credo Instruct. Neal Wyatt, Reviews Editor, Library Journal.

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Published

2021-12-20

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 3/4 (2021): Spring/Summer

Section

Columns

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