Connecting users with information can take many forms from, assisting in a reference question to helping with a homework question, to serving as a reader’s adviser in helping a patron discover their next favorite book. While face-to-face contact is best, outside of this, the best resources I not only utilize as a library patron, but also frequently find are helpful ways to connect users to information, is through the use of pathfinders and reading maps. These tools are resources that offer a wealth of information on a specific topic, often engaging patrons to seek out ideas and interests.
Below are three examples of pathfinders I’ve created to help connect patrons with information surrounding a specific book, author and topic.
Gardening Tips and Resources Online Pathfinder
Behind the Book: Online Reading Map of the Suspense Novel 13-1/2 by Nevada Barr
The Librarian of Spark and Spirit 