# Learn with NoveList Practical readers’ advisory training for library staff at every experience level [ Request information ](/novelist/request-information) # Meet our instructors [ ](#) - [Overview](/novelist/products/learn-with-novelist) - [Meet our instructors](/novelist/products/learn-with-novelist/meet-our-instructors) - [Courses and topics](/novelist/products/learn-with-novelist/working-with-readers) - [Certifications & badges](/novelist/learn-with-novelist/certifications) - [Custom options](/novelist/products/learn-with-novelist/product-training) - [Real world examples](/novelist/products/learn-with-novelist/real-results) # Meet our instructors Learn with NoveList instructors are active members of the library profession, participating at every level from serving on ALA committees to volunteering at libraries. Every course is carefully constructed by instructors with extensive library experience to ensure only the best learning outcome for you. ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/e3bd5ace-11ee-4eb4-ab59-a66dc86cab21/novelist-staff-headshot-lauren-campbell-180-jpg.jpg) **Lauren Campbell** is a Senior Readers’ Advisory Librarian at NoveList. She teaches courses on early literacy and how to instill children with a love of reading. ![Stephanie Chase, NoveList Advisor](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/a1679e5d-1223-4d41-8121-6452ab61e73f/novelist-advisor-stephanie-chase-headshot-180.jpg) **Stephanie Chase** is the Founding Principal of Constructive Disruption, the Executive Director of the Libraries of Eastern Oregon, and a current Public Library Association Board of Directors member. She teaches courses on strategic readers' advisory. ![Lindsey Dunn of NoveList](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/a776f29d-411b-4430-8894-72abeb35b0ea/novelist-staff-headshot-lindsey-dunn-180-jpg.jpg) **Lindsey Dunn** is a Senior Readers’ Advisory Librarian at NoveList. She teaches courses on readers' advisory and working with teen and tween readers. ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/bbc41081-c7ce-48b3-874b-3f4273e8db2a/Angela-headshot-180px.jpg) **Angela Hursh** is the Brand and Communications Director for the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. Angela is a nationally recognized expert in library marketing. She teaches courses on promoting library collections and services, telling library stories, and library marketing and promotion. ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/1a567d10-362b-49e1-b37d-dbbda25586d2/novelist-staff-headshot-april-mazz-image-180-jpg.jpg) **April Mazza** is a Learning Content Specialist at NoveList. She teaches courses on providing excellent customer services to readers and understanding challenging genres. ![](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/14f6060e-beb4-4f89-b783-f980f3b2b012/novelist-staff-headshot-yaika-sabat-180-jpg.jpg) **Yaika Sabat** is a Sr Readers' Advisory Librarian at NoveList. She teaches courses on working with adult readers and understanding challenging genres. ![Duncan Smith, NoveList Expert](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/a2f2bac8-edd8-4927-a5e7-a03c18c227e2/novelist-instructor-duncan-smith-headshot-180.jpg) **Duncan Smith** was the co-founder of NoveList, now retired. He teaches an advanced course on building long-lasting relationships with readers. ![Kaite Stover, NoveList Advisor](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/a56cef84-9b65-409a-9231-2e0332c61913/novelist-advisor-kaite-stover-headshot-180.jpg) **Kaite Stover** is the Director of Readers’ Services for the Kansas City Public Library and the co-editor of *The Readers’ Advisory Handbook*. She teaches courses on strategic readers' advisory. ![Martha Yesowitch, NoveList Advisor](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/ecdaf902-5116-49cd-bf99-5cbcbeebc46e/novelist-advisor-martha-yesowitch-headshot-180.JPG) **Martha Yesowitch** is the Community Partnerships Manager at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. She teaches courses on community partnerships for libraries. ![professional overview training promotional slider ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/professional-overview-training-promotional-slider-460.jpg) *“The workshops were wonderful and we had great feedback from staff. The training has helped us re-think our readers’ advisory services and generated an increased interest in and promotion of readers’ advisory at all levels.”* — Linda Stevens, [Harris County Library](https://www.hcpl.net/homepage) ![professional overview training promotional slider ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/professional-overview-training-promotional-slider-460.jpg) ![professional overview learn more story image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/professional-overview-learn-more-story-image-780.jpg) ## Interested in learning more? [Contact us](https://about.ebsco.com/novelist/request-information) for more information or to request a free demo or trial. 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