The two resources we explored that I was most surprised to find were LearningExpress and the Hobbies and Crafts Resource Center. Because I had used resources such as MEDLINE, NoveList and some of the Ebsco databases, I thought I had a pretty good idea what Marvel had to offer. Not so. The Marvelous Maine Invitational was truly valuable and has improved my ability to serve patron needs. I plan to explore some more of the databases on my own.
I've already put my invitational discoveries to use, searching for a specific article in a health periodical for a patron, suggesting the hobbies and crafts database to a mom who was looking for holiday projects for her kids, and pulling books out of the stacks for a read-alike display.