for all the sci-fi lovers

The primary goal of the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and the Encyclopedia of Fantasy is to "provide a comprehensive, scholarly, and critical guide to science fiction in all its forms" (About Us).  I recently discovered that these guides are fully searchable and available online for free.  Click the hyperlinks above to search these encyclopedias for info on books, movies, TV shows, and more.

goodreads

I posted this on the general Staff News blog, but I think it's worth mentioning that Goodreads is an excellent reader's advisory tool.  How often do we get patrons who ask us what books they last read and we can't tell them (unless there was a late fee associated with it)?  It's far from perfect when it comes to the read-alike recommendations, but it does add value with customized newsletters featuring your favorite authors (based on your reviews & ratings of read books) AND access to free webinars where you can chat with your favorite authors.

booklist website

Check out the booklist website -- they have great blogs for reader's advisory.  If you need an idea for a Library Notes column, or want to let a patron know what to read next, this is a great resource.

-from Melody