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Download full textHuus, Helen, Comp. – 1968
This volume is intended to help teachers recognize the criteria for evaluating books and to assist the learners in their classrooms in developing skills. The book is divided into three sections. The first presents an overview of literary criticism with chapters entitled "Critic, Fact, Fiction" and "The Writer and His Craft." The second section…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis
Brett, Betty M. – 1982
Few children possess the knowledge and experience to identify the best books from the numbers that flood the market, so it is wise for authors, publishers, librarians, teachers, and parents to be aware of any body of informed critical opinion regarding excellence in books for children. The contribution of the conscientious critic is as valuable to…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Evaluation Methods, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedBishop, Kay; Wilson, Margo – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1999
Identifies 10 criteria for reviewing children's books: content description; definition of audience; information on scope, tone, and style, point of view; comparison with author's other works or similar works; appropriateness of art to text; personal opinion; strengths/weaknesses; uses of the work; brevity; and judgment of literary quality.…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Books, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis
Kerby, Ramona – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2001
Focuses on evaluating the school library media collection. Discusses how to figure the age of the collection; comparing the collection to a professional selection source; and how to estimate the cost of upgrading the collection. Includes a sample letter to principal and supporting fact sheet. (AEF)
Descriptors: Books, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedMcDonald, Peter, Comp. – Multicultural Review, 1993
Lists 14 resources that are guides to selecting books for and about Native Americans for young people. They include bibliographies, discussions of cultural bias, periodicals, and a checklist for evaluation. (SLD)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Bibliographies, Books
Sparks, Peter G., Ed. – 1992
In September 1991 an invitational roundtable met to discuss issues in mass deacidification of books. The meeting was prompted by the significant increase in mass deacidification activities in recent years and libraries' interest in applying these processes. Contributions included: (1) "Opening Statement" (Duane Webster); (2) "The…
Descriptors: Administration, Books, Cost Effectiveness, Economic Factors
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers
