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?

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

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

Making the librarians' day by seeking their expertise (A) 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Receiving recommendations for only printed books (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a good librarian avoid when recommending books?

Ignoring the reader's discomfort triggers (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the benefit 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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should a good librarian avoid when recommending books?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should a good librarian avoid when recommending books?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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