Promoting reading through partnerships: a ten‐year literature overview

Thebridge, Stella; Train, Briony

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“…Given the fact that the book market is considered as one catering “the serious and demanding user”, a user‐centred management ought to be employed (Banou and Kostagiolas, 2007). A library and information service should plan carefully its reading policy on the basis of scientific evidence and a socially‐minded selection of aims, as well as on collaborations (Thebridge and Train, 2002), so as to approach in the best possible way all potential users. The aim, therefore, of the reading policy of an information service is the creation of new readers/users and the provision of satisfactory service to those already using them, combined with an effort to develop them.…”

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The reading behavioural patterns of the Ionian University graduate students

Banou

Κωσταγιόλας²,

Olenoglou³

2008

Library Management

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Purpose -Changing times call for a reading policy which should be high on the list of priorities of academic libraries. This paper aims to probe the reading behavioural patterns and perception of the students of the Ionian University. Design/methodology/approach -An empirical study was conducted from April to June 2007, through the development of a structured questionnaire equally distributed to a stratified sample of 335 undergraduate students from all the departments of the Ionian University. Findings -The undergraduate students of the Ionian University show reading behaviours that are different from the general population. Academic libraries can form specific policies regarding the reading habits and behaviour of the undergraduate students in terms of compulsory reading and leisure reading. Practical implications -Effective and creative planning of reading policy in academic libraries should be based on students' reading behavioural patterns. Originality/value -Results for the reading patterns for students of academic institutions in Greece have not been available in the past. Availability of such results documented in this paper may provide a starting-point for the development of academic libraries' reading policy concerning the reading behaviour of students.

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The reading behavioural patterns of the Ionian University graduate students

Banou

Κωσταγιόλας²,

Olenoglou³

2008

Library Management

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“…Thebridge and Train (2002) suggest a variety of definitions of “reader development” in their literature review, but most have a number of essential ingredients: it is work that is reader centred and it is an active intervention by library staff. Train and Elkin (2001) quote Van Riel's definition:[…] active intervention to open up reading choices, increase readers' enjoyment and offer opportunities to share reading experiences (Van Riel, 1998; cited by Train and Elkin, 2001, p. 395).“Inspiring Readers” attempted to do this but as a tool for effecting change on society.…”

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“…Libraries' role and reader development Thebridge and Train (2002) suggest a variety of definitions of "reader development" in their literature review, but most have a number of essential ingredients: it is work that is reader centred and it is an active intervention by library staff. Train and Elkin (2001) quote Van Riel's definition: [.…”

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“Inspiring Readers”: a cross border reader development project

Peoples¹,

Ward²

2007

New Library World

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If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services. AbstractPurpose -The purpose of this paper is to describe a major reader development initiative delivered by a cross-border partnership, involving two public library authorities (one in Ireland and one in the UK). It aims to outline the strategies and activities developed to support the wider political agenda of building a peaceful and stable society. Design/methodology/approach -The paper provides an introduction to the context within which the project was developed and an overview of the project delivery. It focuses on the development of project activities to address the peace and reconciliation agenda and draws on the external evaluation report findings. Findings -The project demonstrates that public libraries are well placed to develop and deliver community-based programmes to address sensitive and contentious issues, through the provision of reading activities and opportunities for meaningful discussion. Originality/value -This paper is based on the experience of two public library services, operating in different countries, in communities divided by physical borders and sectarian divisions. It shows how libraries can capitalise on their local presence, and the imaginative space provided by books and reading, to move from their traditional role as a neutral space to a more dynamic role, in which the promotion of reading supports inclusion and diversity.

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Promoting reading through partnerships: a ten‐year literature overview

Cited by 2 publications

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The reading behavioural patterns of the Ionian University graduate students

The reading behavioural patterns of the Ionian University graduate students

“Inspiring Readers”: a cross border reader development project

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