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Wick, Robert L., Ed.; Mood, Terry Ann, Ed. – 1998
This guide provides a representative selection of biographical dictionaries and related works useful to the reference and collection development processes in all types of libraries. Three criteria were used in selection: (1) each item included was published within the past 12 years; (2) each item has been included in American Reference Books…
Descriptors: Biographies, Criticism, Evaluation Criteria, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedAstroff, Roberta – Library Trends, 2000
Collecting full-text CD-ROMs for a humanities library requires an examination of literary research and the way literature is taught. It is within this context that selectors must establish selection criteria and develop plans for promoting use of these new resources. Includes a checklist of literary and technical criteria for selection. (Contains…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Humanities, Information Technology, Library Acquisition
Peer reviewedNatowitz, Allen; Carlo, Paula Wheeler – College & Research Libraries, 1997
Applies content analysis to compare assessments of 153 titles in U.S. history, each reviewed in "Choice,""American Historical Review," and "Journal of American History" between 1988 and 1995. A numerical rating system is used to quantify reviewers' overall opinions and their use of specific evaluative criteria. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Book Reviews, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis
Peer reviewedFitgerald, Mary Ann – School Library Media Research, 1999
Describes the challenges of evaluating information faced by school library media specialists. Discusses the basic process of evaluation. Describes components of the evaluation process and several factors inherent in evaluation contexts. Presents recommendations for practice based on the summarized research. (AEF)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Van Orden, Phyllis – 2000
This book focuses on the selection of books in an elementary school and on the resources designed to help in that process. Resources that support other aspects of collection development are identified, along with a number of established surveys of children's literature that discuss specific titles. The following chapters are included: (1)…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedLee, Judy Raven – Journal of Educational Media & Library Sciences, 1997
Selection and evaluation of electronic resources have prompted school librarians and media specialists to examine collection development guidelines and procedures. This article discusses criteria for selection and evaluation of CD-ROMs to meet the needs of the library, teachers, students, and curriculum. Includes forms for courseware description…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSchmitt, John P. – Against the Grain, 1998
Discusses selecting for a reference collection, creative budgeting, cutting a deal, collection awareness (strengths/needs), Web site reviews, R-Net (reviews from diverse areas and institutions), and print vs. electronic reference products. Reference librarian adhere to high standards for reference book and Web sites, teach assessment techniques,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Books, Budgets, Electronic Libraries
