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What is a Pathfinder?

What is a Pathfinder?. Guide to information resources on a specific topic Designed to “provide a path for students to follow enabling them to focus their research and target the most appropriate resources” Michael O’Sullivan and Thomas Scott, “Pathfinders Go Online”

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What is a Pathfinder?

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  1. What is a Pathfinder? • Guide to information resources on a specific topic • Designed to “provide a path for students to follow enabling them to focus their research and target the most appropriate resources” • Michael O’Sullivan and Thomas Scott, “Pathfinders Go Online” • Help researchers find their way • Collection development

  2. Pathfinder Contents • Introduction • Keywords & Subject Headings • Dewey Decimal Numbers • Print Resources • Nonprint Resources • Internet Resources

  3. Developing Pathfinders:Do’s & Don’t’s • Do select a topic worth your time & effort • Do consider your audience • Do evaluate all your sources • Do check & maintain all Internet links • Do provide a brief description of Internet links • Do develop a standard format • Easier to develop new pathfinders • Easier for users to follow • Don’t try to be comprehensive • Don’t overdo graphics; keep visuals clean

  4. Bibliography • Washington State Library Media Conference 2000. Jeanne Barnes, Linda Riesterer, Sharon Paine. • Michael O’Sullivan and Thomas Scott, “Pathfinders Go Online”.

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