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Moretto, Shirley; Weidenburner, Kathleen – Library Journal, 1984
Discussion of popularity of romance fiction at a small public library notes origins of the paperback collection, donations by patrons and publishers, categories and representative titles (Harlequins, romantic suspense, historical novels), cataloging and preparation of paperbacks for the shelves, reader preferences, and the place of romantic novels…
Descriptors: Fiction, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Paperback Books
Carr, Jo – Library Journal, 1984
Suggesting that children's books have become more adult in content and tone, this essay addresses problem of organization of children's library materials to provide access to adult readers. Extent of adult appeal in children's books, examples of "adulterated" nonfiction and fiction, and questions concerning organizational and attitudinal changes…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Adults, Children
