I Need a Book! A Guide to Readers Advisory
Use the appeal characteristics to help your patrons find the book that is most appropriate for them. You will also learn how to use the "Quick Dip" in order to learn about a book without reading it. "People love to talk about the books that they read," according to this excellent readers'-advisory instructional. Recommended for professional library collections." ~ Booklist
Running Time
26 mins
Year
2006
Kanopy ID
1063798
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It was very informative.
This film is dated to 1987-1988?