2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of reader development

Table of Contents

1. Objectives of reader development
2. Reading promotions
3. Genre
4. Literacy initiatives
5. Reader-centred stock selection
   1. Resources
   2. Additional resources
   3. Library catalogues
   4. Bibliographies
   5. Review journals
   6. Publishers' lists
   7. Pre-publication lists
   8. Specialist suppliers
   9. Showroom and bookshop visits
   10. Trade publications

Publishers' lists

Publisher's websites and lists offer useful information. Caution must be exercised when using these to select material as publishers and booksellers have a commercial imperative. So you must always apply your selection criteria.

Let's take a look at Pre-publication lists...