PDA Event: Spine-Chilling Suggestions for Spooky Season: Horror Readers’ Advisory for Libraries

Dive into the dark and thrilling world of the horror genre in this webinar designed for library staff. Explore strategies for recommending horror titles across middle grades, YA, and adult readers, reflecting the recent explosion of interest in horror, particularly among younger readers. Learn how to match patrons with the right level of fright, identify popular subgenres, and uncover hidden gems using NoveList. The session will also highlight recommendations from NC LIVE’s ebook and audiobook collections, giving you ready-to-use titles to share with your patrons.

This webinar is co-hosted by Devon Waugh, Instruction Librarian for NC LIVE, and Scottie Kapel, Scholarly Communications Librarian at Western Carolina University and horror fan who has published on the impact of leisure reading in academic libraries. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped to guide readers through the shadows and provide spine-tingling suggestions they’ll love.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize key subgenres and trends in horror literature across middle grade, YA, and adult audiences to better understand the growing appeal of horror for diverse readers.
• Develop effective readers’ advisory strategies for matching patrons with horror titles that suit their interests and comfort levels, from mild chills to full-on scares.
• Leverage discovery tools and resources, such as NoveList Plus and NC LIVE’s eBook and audiobook platforms, to identify hidden gems and recommend engaging horror titles.

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Hosted by NC LIVE