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- Title
Extracurricular Reading.
- Authors
Trott, Barry; Goldberg, Martin
- Abstract
The article discusses the advantages and benefits of a library-sponsored book discussion group on college campuses. Noted benefits for librarians organizing these groups include creating book displays, gaining feedback on library collections, and finding potential donors. The author provides a brief overview of the history of book discussion groups, noting that the late 1800s saw a growth in popularity among women searching for intellectual stimulation and social interaction. The discussion then shifts to book discussion groups held on academic campuses and how to best keep them organized and sustained. Suggestions provided by the article include changing group leadership often, remaining open to suggestions, and keeping discussions focused on the literature.
- Subjects
BOOK clubs (Discussion groups); ACADEMIC libraries; STUDENT organizations; ORGANIZATION management; GROUP reading; LIBRARY users; COLLEGE students; SOCIAL interaction; LIBRARY exhibits; LIBRARY materials; SOCIETIES
- Publication
Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2012, Vol 51, Issue 3, p231
- ISSN
1094-9054
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5860/rusq.51n3.231