Starting the week off here with a reminder that one of the best programs I put together every year is my annual Year in Review program. I have been doing this for various organizations for a decade now. This is my second year presenting this program in collaboration with NoveList and my friend Yaika Sabat.
I am not exaggerating when I say that this is one of the best programs I put together. While I am always updating my standard programs and am sure to refresh the information and advice every time I give them, this program is special.
Why?
Because it is the only time of year that I dive into the data from all angles. I assess bestsellers, "best" critics picks, and library checkouts all at once. It was a labor of love for many years, but having a partner like Sabat to work with has been invigorating.
As much as I loved last year's program, this one is even better. We have been looking at lists, data, and think pieces since October. We were including reports until late last week. We look at all of the individual pieces to paint you an overall picture with a focus on the real world applications of it all. Both of us are pros at putting together and presenting training programs, so trust me when I say, this is one of the best we have done.
Below is the post from a couple of weeks ago when NoveList announced the class and opened registration. I have been assured that you can sign up until right before the event (tomorrow at 2 pm Eastern), but why not click through and do it today so you don't forget. Last count we had over 700 of our closest friends joining us.
But before tomorrow, I need to share some critical information about the actual viewing of this program and the limitations to the FREE version. First, I need to be up front about this. I do not work for NoveList. I am being paid to work with Sabat on this as a freelancer. That being said, I have no say in how this information is decimated beyond only agreeing to do it if the live viewing was going to be free.
If your library has a subscription to Learn with NoveList, you can ignore everything I am saying below. Those with a subscription have unlimited access to the recording, handouts, slides, even last year's program for comparative purposes.
Everyone else, the following information is very important.
You much watch the class LIVE in order to be sent the slides and the handout.
Now, as someone who worked 15 years at a public service desk, I know that for many of you, taking the time to watch this live may not be an option. You have to be on the desk at this time and there is no way around it. Even some of you, reading this today, who think they are all good and have scheduled time to watch this off desk-- someone will call in or something will change tomorrow, and you will find yourself unable to watch. I get this. I have lived this. And I have advocated for you, but I can only do so much as an outsider.
I wish I had more control over your access to a recording, but since I do not here is my advice because even if all you get are the slides and the handout, I promise you, they are worth your time: signup and just make sure you have the program running on a computer (hopefully in front of you) with the sound off. But even if it is running in a back office, as long as a computer is running it through the link you are sent, you will be emailed the slides and handouts.
To combat this inconvenience, I have also posted about many of the things I will be saying during the presentation. Those posts are in the hand out, but they are also here on the blog.
Reach out to me if you have questions. I hope to "see" you there. Here is the post from January 23rd with more details and the signup link.
As I have mentioned a few times here on the blog, I have been working on the 2024 Year in Review with Yaika Sabat to present for NoveList.Well the FREE webinar is now up for you to register. We cannot wait to see you there. Details and direct registration link below. There is no need for your library to be subscribed to NoveList to signup. All are welcome. However, please note, you can only view this live for free. Only those with a Learn With NoveList subscription will have access to the recording. Anyone can purchase just this class though.We just did a full run through yesterday and I think it is very good. You will want to join us for sure! Okay, now the details...Keeping Up with Books: 2024 Year in Review
Do you feel like there are too many books and not enough time to stay up to date? Trying to stay "in the know" is overwhelming with countless books across genres. That's why we're offering the webinar Keeping Up with Books: 2024 Year in Review. If you feel like the year flew by, you barely got a chance to look at everything published, can't get enough of the "Best Of" lists, or want to know how to use these trends to provide better service to your readers, this webinar is for you.Join Becky Spratford, Readers' Advisory Specialist at RA for All, and Yaika Sabat, Manager of Reader Services at NoveList, as they discuss:
- Library and publishing news and trends
- 2024 bestsellers and "Best Of" lists
- The books and authors library patrons searched for and checked out
- How to use this information to help readers
- What you can expect in 2025
The webinar takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST.
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