The service of recommending reading materials based on a patron's interests, preferences, and reading level is called?

• A. Reader's advisory
• B. Reference service
• C. CIPA
• D. Filtering software

Answer: (A)

Reader's advisory is the service where librarians guide patrons to reading materials that match their interests, preferences, and reading level. By talking with the patron about genres they enjoy, authors they’ve liked, mood they want, and how challenging a text should be, the librarian can suggest titles, series, or authors and even assemble personalized reading lists. This proactive, personalized guidance helps readers discover books they’re likely to enjoy.

Reference service, in contrast, focuses on finding factual information to answer questions or support research, not on recommending reading material. CIPA (the internet safety law) and filtering software relate to blocking or regulating online content, not to suggesting what to read.