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Reading Maps: Readers’ Advisory on Steroids

Ever read a book and want to learn more about the place, the event, the person, or the activities? Yes? Well, that happens for patrons, too! This is where readers’ advisory comes into play. Librarians are in a position to help patrons find that next good book. We use booklists, displays, and word of mouth to help patrons find materials they will enjoy. These great readers’ advisory tools are useful and necessary, but are limited in what they can offer.