[CALIBK12] Pathfinders?

[Magana. Darla]

I know there is hardly anyone on the list at this time, BUT maybe those
that are out there might be up for a little theoretical discussion about
the use of pathfinders in a school library.

 

Pathfinders are (generally speaking) lists of helpful resources on a
given topic that are created by the librarian.  They can include
websites, articles, print resources, etc.  The intent of a pathfinder is
to help the user access helpful information.  

 

Here is my question...what is the role of the pathfinder in a school
setting?  Since part of our job as Teacher Librarians is to educate
students on HOW to access information shouldn't we NOT be handing them a
pathfinder which has it all there for them?    But on the other hand, we
also have a role to provide access and delivery, which a Pathfinder
certainly does.  What are your thoughts?-I've struggled with the balance
of this all year.

 

Darla Magana

St. Margaret's Episcopal School

 

 

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