Readers' Advisory at the Library

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What is the purpose of identifying triggers or things you don't want to read about?

  • To avoid books that may make you uncomfortable or remind you of past trauma (correct)
  • To limit the number of book recommendations from librarians
  • To impress the librarians with your extensive knowledge of book genres
  • To challenge yourself with different types of literature

Why is it important to share your format preferences when seeking book recommendations?

  • To ensure that time isn't wasted searching for titles not available in your favorite format (correct)
  • To challenge yourself by reading books in different formats
  • To impress the librarians with your knowledge of different book formats
  • To receive more book recommendations from librarians

What should a good librarian avoid when recommending books?

  • Recommending books based on their personal favorite genres
  • Recommending popular books that everyone else is reading
  • Recommending books that are difficult to understand
  • Recommending books that may make the reader uncomfortable or remind them of past trauma (correct)

What would be a bummer for an ebooks-only reader when receiving a book recommendation?

<p>Getting a recommendation for a book that's only available in print (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential outcome of asking librarians for book recommendations?

<p>Making the librarians' day by seeking their expertise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to make sure you get the best out of asking a librarian for book suggestions?

<p>Be ready to share the titles of a few books you've loved (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to determine what kind of 'reading mood' you're in when seeking book recommendations?

<p>To have a better chance of finding a book that fits your mood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial in order to help the librarian understand your reading preferences?

<p>Knowing what is most important to you in a book (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying triggers or things you don't want to read about?

<p>To ensure that librarians recommend books that align with your comfort level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to share your format preferences when seeking book recommendations?

<p>To ensure that recommendations are available in your preferred format (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be a bummer for an ebooks-only reader when receiving a book recommendation?

<p>Receiving recommendations for only printed books (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a good librarian avoid when recommending books?

<p>Ignoring the reader's discomfort triggers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to help the librarian understand your reading preferences?

<p>To make the librarian's job easier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of identifying triggers or things you don't want to read about?

<p>To avoid books that may make you uncomfortable or remind you of past trauma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can identifying triggers or preferences help in narrowing down book choices?

<p>By ensuring recommendations align with your comfort level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to share your format preferences when seeking book recommendations?

<p>To avoid disappointment by receiving recommendations in a format not preferred (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential downside for an ebooks-only reader when receiving a book recommendation?

<p>Receiving a recommendation for a book only available in print (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if a good librarian recommends a book that triggers uncomfortable feelings in the reader?

<p>The reader may have an unpleasant reading experience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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