Dallas Public Library launches #DPLWhatsNext campaign;
The program connects customers with personalized reading
recommendations
Dallas - If you’ve ever
finished an audio book, a movie, a novel, or even a CD, you’ve very likely
wondered: “What do I listen/watch/read next?” Thanks to an “Engage Your
Readers” Library Aware grant, the Dallas Public Library’s new #DPLWhatsNext
service is connecting customers with personalized recommendations based on
their interests.
By visiting http://dallaslibrary.org/dplwhatsnext
customers can submit a request to be matched
with their next favorite title. They can even select the reader’s advisory
specialist from whom they want to receive their recommendation. Customers may
also sign up for a monthly newsletter announcing new reading lists on Personal
Librarians’ pages.
The site will feature photos and profiles of each Personal
Librarian, along with recommended reading/viewing/listening lists. Customers
can submit a request for a title recommendation or browse the Personal
Librarian’s lists, each featuring selected titles based on a theme. For
example, Personal Librarian Brandon’s page features a list entitled “From the
inner mind, to the outer limits - Brooding science fiction films edition;” a
collection of DVDs known for their dark or thought-provoking journeys that
Brandon recommends. Customers can use their library cards to place holds on the
recommended items using the online catalog.
“Our Personal Librarians will provide reading, viewing, or listening
recommendations via our new web portal,” said Dallas Public Library Director Jo
Giudice. “We want to remind the community that the Library is the place to come
to for a great reading, watching, listening, and learning experience. We have a
wide range of materials to suit the diverse interests, tastes and needs of all
our customers.”
Don’t have a library card? Visit any Dallas Public Library location to
sign up for a free card and ask a Personal Librarian at #DPLWhatsNext today.
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