~ Enhancements Help Libraries Find Diverse Reads Faster ~
IPSWICH,
Mass., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
NoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services, has completed
an in-depth update to appeal factors, a signature feature of its
leading readers' advisory service, NoveList. The update helps
library staff find the right book for the right person faster and
easier, with more robust search results than ever. The change was
made to all NoveList databases: NoveList, NoveList Plus, NoveList
K-8, NoveList K-8 Plus.
"For 30 years, NoveList has been the
trusted human-centered source of high-quality, reliable
recommendations. This major update to our signature appeals
transforms book discovery in a unique and significant way."
Since their introduction nearly 15 years ago, appeal factors
have been helping library staff and patrons perfectly match reading
preferences and moods. Appeal factors are just one of NoveList's
story elements, referencing the different aspects of a book that
catch a reader's attention. Appeal factors include how the story is
told and structured, the emotion evoked by the story, writing and
language style, how main characters are portrayed, the artistic
style of illustrations in picture books and graphic novels, and the
narration style and other aspects of audiobook storytelling.
To keep pace with reading trends and based on interviews with
library staff, data mining, and the extensive expertise of its own
book experts, NoveList embarked on a three-year review, assessment,
and redefinition of the appeal factors that libraries depend on to
find expert reading recommendations. The process included
redefining how terms relate to each other and to other story
elements like subjects, genres, or themes, focusing on what is most
important about the essence of the reading experience. The update
ensures consistent vocabulary for robust and relevant search
results every time.
A significant focus of the update was on inclusivity, making it
easier to find stories by and about people with diverse identities,
including the backgrounds of traditionally underrepresented
characters who play a significant role in the story. NoveList
continues to expand information about an author's characteristics,
including their nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or
orientation.
Vice President of NoveList, Danielle
Borasky, says, "We continue to evolve what we do to connect
readers with books they'll love, inspired by our deep understanding
of what matters most to readers. For 30 years, NoveList has been
the trusted human-centered source of high-quality, reliable
recommendations. This major update to our signature appeals
transforms book discovery in a unique and significant way."
To learn more about NoveList, please visit:
https://www.ebsco.com/novelist.
About NoveList
For more than 30 years, libraries have trusted NoveList as their
go-to source for expert book suggestions for every kind of reader.
NoveList continues to develop innovative solutions for connecting
readers, books, and libraries, and to empower libraries to engage
and inspire their communities. As a division of EBSCO Information
Services (EBSCO), NoveList specializes in tools for libraries that
include book discovery, curated recommendations, collection
development, and community engagement. Find out more
at: http://www.ebsco.com/novelist.
About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is a leading provider of online
research content and search technologies serving academic, school
and public libraries; healthcare and medical institutions;
corporations; and government agencies around the world. From
research, acquisition management, subscription services and
discovery to clinical decision support and patient care, learning,
and research and development, EBSCO provides institutions with
access to content and resources to serve the information and
workflow needs of their users and organizations. For more
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