[CALIBK12] Pathfinders?

[Hedstrom, Pat]

I prefer to get the kids the very best sources and have them start reading and digesting it, rather than get overwhelmed by a google search, find something close, and conclude "this will do."  How 'bout including your search strategy with the results?
Pat Hedstrom
Piedmont Hills HS
San Jose

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From: calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu [mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu]On Behalf Of Magana. Darla
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Subject: [CALIBK12] Pathfinders?



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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