Unit Two - Supporting Reader Development

Read the top-up learning at www.ictl.org.uk before working through this presentation

Unit 2 – Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit you will be able to

1. Demonstrate an understanding of reader development

2. Identify, evaluate and use a range of online resources which promote reading to adult clients

3. Identify, evaluate and use a range of online resources which promote reading to younger clients 

4. Identify, evaluate and use a range of online resources which promote reading to clients with special needs or with specific language requirements

Outcome 1 Demonstrate an understanding of reader development

Covers the following knowledge and/or skills

 - Reader development - Reading promotion  - Genres - Reader-centred selection skills - Literacy initiatives

What is Reader Development?

Three definitions:Emergent readers – supporting readers with low basic skills Reader centred approach – supporting readers irrespective of their reading levelAudience development – attracting non-traditional library users

Features of Reader Development

ProactiveIncrease reader confidence and enjoymentIncrease reading choiceShare reading experienceCreative readingReader centred ICT

Reader Development Techniques

Reading promotions - national hooks e.g. Orange/ Booker prizes, World Book Day, poetry weeks Use of genres – can be restrictive but can also include thematic/image based promotionsLiteracy initiatives e.g. Big Read, RaW, Vital link, Quick Reads, Basic Skills AgencyReader centred selection skills e.g. online selection tools/reader development sites, online catalogues etc

Outcome 2,3 & 4 – for each client group:

Covers the following knowledge and/or skills for each client group

 - Identifying current reading experience and preferences  - Criteria for evaluation of online resources - Reader development initiatives  - Reader development websites - Online resources for reader development  - Thematic approaches to reader development

Activity 1 - Identify current reading experience and preferences 

Create a reader profile other using the template on Moodle

Online Resources

Reader development initiativesReader development websitesOnline resources for reader development

See handout and ICTL website for examples

Activity 2 – Evaluate online reader development resources

Based on the reader profile from activity 1 select an appropriate online resource to evaluateEvaluate the website against the template on MoodleUse the websites you have evaluated to select at least one book for the reader in your profile

Thematic approaches to reader development

literary fictioncrimeromancefantasy and sci-fiblockbustershistoricalshort storiesWesternspoetrydefined by country (or language)

Thematic approaches (continued)

Staff recommendations (like bookshops)New genres or types e.g. Cult novels, ‘Chick lit’, film/TV tie-ins etc

Try to expand choice rather than narrow it

Assignments for Unit 2

One general essay on reader development (250-500 words)One essay on supporting clients with special needs or specific language requirements (250-500 words)One case study (log book) on supporting adult or younger clients (evaluate at least two websites for task 2 in the logbook)

Essays

Titles to be agreed in advanceMust not exceed word limitAdditional guidance can be found on the Assignments document on Moodle