Using NoveList's New RA Competencies: Free Webinar coming September 23rd

In early July, I wrote about NoveList's new RA Competencies. I have even added them to my 10 Rules of Basic RA Service Page. 

Today, I not only wanted to remind you of this extremely useful project, but I also wanted to alert you to the FREE webinar they are hosting with some of the people who helped to develop the RA Competencies. 

You can click here to sign up. From the registration page:

Building Better Reader Connections: Putting the New Readers' Advisory Competencies into Action

Date & Time

Sep 23, 2026 01:00 PM in 

Description

Have you heard about the new Readers’ Advisory Competencies? Join members of the group that developed them for a practical discussion about why the competencies are needed now, what they make possible for libraries, and how libraries plan to use them. Whether you manage staff, provide direct service to readers, or help shape library strategy, this webinar will offer useful ideas for putting the new competencies into practice. Panel: Danielle Borasky, Vice President, NoveList Autumn Friedli, Program Services Coordinator, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Dodie Ownes, Adult Services Librarian, Denver Public Library Kaite Stover, Director of Readers’ Services, Kansas City Public Library Steph Topping, Information, Resources, & Connections Leader, Niagara Falls Public Library Note: The webinar will be recorded. A link will be sent to all registrants within 7 business days of the event.

Please note, even if you cannot make it live (which I cannot because I will be busy that day doing this event with Grady Hendrix), if you register, you will get access to the recording. So click on over and register now. 

Don't miss out on this chance to hear all about the competencies.