Abstract: Reading is good for a person＇s mind. Reading a good book, understanding a book, methods and skills is the key to read. Familiar with all kinds of reading, learning all kinds of reading skills can achieve effective reading. To help readers improve reading skills, let the reader experience the happy growth of knowledge is one of the re- sponsibilities of the librarians. The secret of happy reading lies in the effective reading.

Key words: effective reading; reading method; reading skill