This publication is an annotated listing of 143 books about Alaska or the Arctic, received by the Alaska Division of State Libraries in 1986. Most of the material is current or published in recent years, with the exception of government publications. Categories are juvenile, adult non-fiction, adult fiction, and reference. A few Alaska state and Canadian documents are included for special emphasis. Entries contain bibliographical information, a brief description, price, and availability. Eight juvenile works are concerned with Alaska natives or their legends. Adult books include 45 historical and biographical works, 22 books on Alaska native, Eskimo, and Northwest Indian life, culture, and art, and 19 travel and wildlife guides. (SV)