Learn with NoveList

Practical readers’ advisory training for library staff at every experience level

Courses and topics

The Learn with NoveList subscription includes a well-rounded catalog of quality courses centered on the core skills that library staff need when working with readers of all ages, promoting the library, and delivering outstanding service.

Readers' Advisory 

  • Using Story Elements with Readers 
  • Everyone Can Recommend Books! Quick Tips for Creating Positive Reader Experiences 
  • Understanding Your Reader: How to Recommend the Right Book at the Right Time 
  • The Art and Practice of Providing Outstanding Reading Recommendations 
  • Deep Dive into Building Relationships with Readers
  • Strategic Readers’ Services: A Complete Plan 

Helping Specific Groups of Readers

  • How to Find Terrific Books for Toddlers 
  • Terrific Toddler Readers: Book Picks from the Experts 
  • Matching Children with Books: Creating Lifelong Readers 
  • Horror for Tweens and Teens 
  • Graphic Novels for Teens and Tweens
  • Historical Fiction for Teens and Tweens
  • Working with Millennial and Gen Z Readers

Reading Trends

  • Crash Courses (multiple courses covering the major genres)
  • Be Genre Confident: How To Recommend Books in the Eight Most Challenging Genres 
  • How Do You Make Great Audio Recs? 

Library Programs

  • Book Club Troubleshooting and Common Challenges
  • Creating Community with Teens  

Collection Promotion 

  • How to Circulate More Books with Smart Merchandising
  • Books First: How to Spotlight Your Collection
  • No More Neutral: How to Champion the Right to Read

Library Promotion 

  • Stories That Stick: Share What Makes Your Library Matter
  • How to Use Email to Make Your Library Stand Out
  • How are Libraries Using AI in Marketing 
  • Don't Just Rely on Social Media: Alternatives to Reach Your Community 
  • How to Reach Millennial Members of Your Library Community
  • How to Reach Gen Z Members of Your Library Community
  • Welcoming Your Community: How to Create Inclusive Library Promotions 
  • Amplifying Your Library's Message with AI

Partnerships & Community Impact

  • Together We Thrive: Strengthening Public Library Impact through Community Partnerships
  • How are You Championing Your Library?
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“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

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