My Library's Secret Weapon: How TeachingBooks Revolutionized Collection Development and Reader Engagemen
Fellow librarians, let me confess; I used to dread collection development. It felt overwhelming, and I wasn't always confident that my choices served our community. Then I discovered TeachingBooks.net , and everything changed! This platform has become my secret weapon, transforming how I approach collection development and igniting a new level of reader engagement in my library. This isn't just another database of author videos (though, honestly, those are amazing!). TeachingBooks is a comprehensive resource that empowers data-driven decisions, simplifies the discovery of diverse titles, and provides the tools to truly bring books to life for our readers. Let me share how it's revolutionized my library practice. Data-Driven Decisions: From Guesswork to Informed Choices Remember that feeling of uncertainty when making purchasing decisions? I used to rely on gut feelings and best-selling lists, but TeachingBooks’ Collection Analysis Toolkit changed all that. Uploading my li...