| Call # |
Z711.5 .C48 2012 |
| Phys. Description |
xiii, 168 pages ; 23 cm. |
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text rdacontent |
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unmediated rdamedia |
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volume rdacarrier |
| Series |
ALA readers' advisory series.
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| Note |
Revision of: The mystery readers' advisory : the librarian's clues to murder and mayhem / John Charles, Joanna Morrison, [and] Candace Clark. -- Chicago : American Library Association, 2002. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Detecting the enduring appeal of the mystery novel -- The history of mystery -- Crash course in mystery readers' advisory work -- Amateur sleuths : where's Jessica Fletcher when you need her? -- Private investigators : well-worn trench coats, smoking gats, and deadly dames -- Police procedurals : they got the beat -- Historical sleuths : crime through time -- Genre-blended mysteries : torn between two genres -- The mystery readers' advisory interview -- Mystery resources -- Collection development : buy it and they will come -- Merchandising your mystery collection -- Appendix A. Mysteries for a book discussion -- Appendix B. Mystery movies -- Appendix C. Twenty-five mystery television series. |
| Summary |
Something sinister is afoot out there and this newly updated readers advisory has all the clues to help librarians solve the mystery of which titles readers should check out next. Equally useful for novice librarians and seasoned gumshoes, this handbookSummarizes the history of mystery fiction, highlighting key figures in its development Covers the latest and most popular classic titles in the genre, as well select suspense and thriller fiction with crossover appeal Offers examples of how library staff can help readers move back and forth from fiction to nonfictionSuggests ways to conduct an effective reference interviewWith several well-chosen booklists, practical programming ideas, and a brand new compendium of print and web-based resources, your only crime would be not adding this guide to your collection! |
| Subject |
Fiction in libraries -- United States.
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Libraries -- United States -- Special collections -- Detective and mystery stories.
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Readers' advisory services -- United States.
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Detective and mystery stories -- Bibliography.
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| Alt Author |
Clark, Candace, 1950-
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Hamilton-Selway, Joanne.
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Morrison, Joanna.
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| ISBN |
9780838911136 |
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0838911137 |
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