Compiled at the Jim Dan Hill Library of the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Superior, this unannotated bibliography of information and review sources includes sections on: general guides to books and nonbook materials; review indexes; comprehensive bibliographies; films and tapes; maps, prints, charts, and microforms; slides; filmstrips, and…

The Editors of the School Library Journal Book Review present their annual selective list of outstanding children's books. (Author)

A school librarian and book reviewer argues that buyers, reviewers, editors, and publishers need to look more carefully at series books. Discusses series and reviewing tools and ways reviewers can help colleagues make the best choices for students. Recommends two social studies series, and suggests questions to ask when buying series books. (PEN)

Five presentations made at the 1990 American Library Association (ALA) annual conference discuss the role of book reviewers of young adult literature. The question of censorship is addressed from the points of view of editors, librarians, and reviewers, and the influence of reviews on the librarian's selection process is considered. (LRW)

A periodical database was searched to investigate the occurrence of favorable and unfavorable book reviews to determine the role of reviews in library selection. Compares book reviews with other types of reviews, examines relationships between review evaluations and other review characteristics, and compares the number of favorable and unfavorable…

Two main areas of material/acquisition are explored: collection development and the selection process. Emphasis is placed on the role of the librarian/faculty/student/evaluation committee, selection aids, and the selection process. (Author/PF)

This two-volume guide is designed to make subject encyclopedias more accessible. To qualify for inclusion, an encyclopedia must meet the following criteria: new or revised edition published since 1990; coverage by subject (not primarily biographical or geographical); intended audience of high school students, college students, and adults;…

This annotated bibliography is intended to serve as a resource and guide for persons concerned with the selection of picture books that are of interest to children of all ages and backgrounds. All the entries are hardbound (although many are also available in paperback) and were in print at the time the guide was completed. Each title was…

Reports on the use of book reviews as selection tools to establish the reputations of publishers. Examines the quality of books of several presses, and compares each publisher against a control sample, finding discernible variations in how reviewers express themselves about books. Discusses the relationship between price and qualit,y and…

This annotated bibliography is designed to help identify the various titles published in series for young people and to provide descriptive and evaluative information about each series. Over 6000 titles in nonfiction series and publishers' series--either fiction or nonfiction books prepared by more than one author but having a common format and a…

This annotated bibliography is designed to aid in the selection of fiction for young people. Nearly 1500 titles from both out of print and in print series that have been printed since 1955 are listed. Series titles aimed at the kindergarten through second grade reader have been omitted with the exception of some series with a grade two reading…

These book reviews have been selected by the editor from those already published in the "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books." Except for those books listed under the titles coded as "Additional" or "Special Reader," all of the books listed have received a rating of "Recommended." These books are considered to be the best available in…

Choice, a book selection tool, assists academic libraries with library material selection. (MF)

Describes an investigation on the impact of book review warning symbols on the selection of books by library and education students for children from preschool through 8th grade. Results showing a negative influence are discussed, as well as implications for media specialists and teachers in choosing materials. References are included. (BK)

This annotated guide to selection aids for elementary-level materials on Canada covers selection aids for basic materials, current materials, free materials, and books on native peoples. Annotations include publisher's address, price, and a short review. Organizations which might help in book selection are also described. (SJL)