Find out why they’re reluctant to read. Are books too difficult, boring, or is there something else they aren’t sharing. Ask them what they enjoy in their free time, hobbies, music, or pets. Find books on these topics with varying reading levels and provide these subjects in audio formats as well. Be sure to welcome them back for more items in the future!

Para causar o maior impacto, é essencial primeiro entender as barreiras que o leitor enfrenta, criando um ambiente acolhedor e oferecendo recursos de forma personalizada. Depois, mostre como a biblioteca pode ser uma ferramenta valiosa para suas necessidades, facilitando a conexão entre ele e o conhecimento, de forma acessível e prática.

Nesses casos, o atendimento tem que ser personalizado. É chegar junto, conversar e entender acausa dessa relutância e junto com o usuário incentivá-lo ao uso, mostrando as vantagens dos recursos para o seu aprendizado.

I would ask them about what they like. Not just about favorite academic subjects or fiction genres. But also favorite TV shows, movies, songs, artists, and music types. This can help the librarian lead the patron to materials they would be interested in and find useful- not just at the moment, but also for them to keep coming to the library to read and check out some more in the future.

To connect with reluctant readers, start by building rapport through open-ended questions and active listening, acknowledging concerns and motivations. Identify their needs by exploring learning goals, reading preferences and accessibility requirements. Then, introduce tailored library resources, services and digital tools. Empower engagement by encouraging exploration, fostering ownership and celebrating successes. Regular follow-ups and adaptations ensure ongoing support, ultimately helping reluctant readers discover the library's value and potential.

Se aproximar deste leitor, entender o contexto dele, as necessidades e dificuldades para ser relutante. Traçar um caminho confortável para o leitor e realizar um acompanhamento frequente. Ajudá-lo a encontrar o melhor recurso que a biblioteca oferece ou até mesmo buscar ideias de recursos fora da biblioteca que possa ser implementado na biblioteca não só para esse leitor mas para outros com no mesmo cenário.

When I was a branch manager and a children's librarian I would often have conversations with parents. The parent would focus on their child's reading level and want them to read particular books. I would remind the parents that this is their child's opportunity to read for pleasure, not required or assigned. Let them choose topics of interest and don't solely focus on the reading level. Also, magazines, comic books, and audiobooks all count!