Research on Saricks’ Readers’ Advisory Thoughts

Abstract

Abstract: Joyce G. Saricks is an important figure in the field of readers’ advisory in American public libraries. By analyzing Saricks’ thoughts on readers’ advisory, it is evident that she emphasizes the leisure-orientated nature of readers’ advisory service. She puts forward Appeal Factor Theory, which describes bibliographical information based on the reading experience. Additionally, she proposes a framework for librarians’ competencies in readers’ advisory services, which includes the ability to read and think from the perspective of attracting readers, the ability to communicate about reading, and the ability to write book reviews. Saricks’ contributions to readers’ advisory reflect the combination of theory and practice, and have significantly advanced the field.

Key words: Joyce G. Saricks, Readers’ advisory, Leisure reading service, Appeal Factors Theory, Readers’ advisory competency

Zhao Junling, Bao Yujing, An Congxia, Zhang Jiayu ( School of Management, Hebei University, Library of Hebei University). Research on Saricks’ Readers’ Advisory Thoughts[J]. Libraly Journal, 2024, 43(402): 41-49.

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