The Slow Book Revolution: Creating a New Culture of Reading on College Campuses and Beyond

Creating a New Culture of Reading on College Campuses and Beyond

This inspiring guide shows how to implement the principles of the Slow Book movement in college campus libraries as well as public and high school libraries, with the ultimate goals of encouraging pensive reading habits and creating a lifelong enjoyment of books.

• Explains how you can address your users' growing needs for sustained reflection and authentic connection

• Shows how leading and promoting the Slow Book movement adds new value to your library

• Presents examples and advice that you can use and adapt to lead the Slow Book movement at your library

• Shows ways in which academic, public, and school librarians can form partnerships for literacy outreach programs