Date/Time
1/22/2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Event Registration
Competency
Collection Management and Readers' Advisory
Event Description
No one expects public service staff to have read every popular title that has been published in a given year; however, it's not an unrealistic expectation to be familiar with them to better serve patrons. This webinar will go over the top 25 titles of 2025, literary trends and anticipated releases to note for 2026, and reader's advisory tips & tricks.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
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Familiarize yourself with the buzziest books for children, teens, and adults in both fiction and non-fiction.
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Gain an understanding of the 2025 and 2026 literary landscape.
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Improve your reader’s advisory and circulation upselling skills.
Presenters:
Ris Labib, Collection Development Manager at Portage County District Library, believes in the power of a good book. She has been talking with others about books -- in a professional and personal capacity -- since middle school and was even on NPR! One of the (many) books she is currently reading "Alchemised" by Senlinyu.
Amber Salmon has 22 years of experience in public libraries and is currently an adult services librarian in the Business, Government, and Science Division at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. She co-leads specialty book clubs and her favorite read of 2025 was “The Favorites” by Layne Fargo. Location
Setting: Live Virtual
Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES
Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES
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Details
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in the top titles for 2024, Readers's Advisory, and Trends
Competency: Collection Management and Readers' Advisory
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! All of our webinars include archive access for later viewing at your convenience.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
Competency: Collection Management and Readers' Advisory
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! All of our webinars include archive access for later viewing at your convenience.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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