In this article, the author shares how she follows the policy developed by the Library Advisory Council (LAC) when she acquires new books for her school library. LAC is a group of fifty or so teaching librarians from all five New York City boroughs. They meet four times a year to help the Office of School Library Services focus on issues important…

Readers' advisory (RA) librarians use appeal to translate between readers and books, to make connections between readers and myriad other title possibilities based on the effects of the story. Appeal addresses the elements of books that readers respond to, the features that "draw a reader into a book" and help shape a particular reading…

With the pileup of responsibilities that range from programming to outreach to web management, more and more librarians are finding vendor-based book selection enticing. Most librarians see vendor-based selection as an option to relieve the pressure and still provide good collections to their patrons. However, using vendors to help facilitate…

In truth, many resources are removed from the collection because one parent complained, or in some cases, because it was feared that a parent would complain. It is, therefore, helpful when questions are raised about a resource to clarify the circumstances. In this article, the author discusses on what to do when resources are being questioned or…

Passages from three selected samples of textbooks are used to show what requirements are made of textbooks in the social sciences. Some hints are given to the teacher for converting reading suggestions into instructional material. Short texts from Karl Marx are also suggested. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A discussion of criteria for selection of science books by teachers and librarians, given the limitations of space, funds, and time. (LS)

Special issue on sex education in France. (HW)

BEFORE SELECTING MATERIALS TO TEACH READING, A SET OF CONSISTENT AND APPROPRIATE CRITERIA MUST BE DEVISED AND USED TO OBJECTIVELY ANALYZE AVAILABLE MATERIALS. A KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND OBJECTIVES AND PATTERN OF THE READING PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AIDS THE DETERMINATION OF THE CRITERIA. JUDGMENT MUST THEN BE USED IN SELECTION…

This bibliography of children's books is intended for use by librarians and teachers. Each entry is annotated and contains complete bibliographic and ordering information. A total of 770 entries are included. (CK)

A compilation of children's books intended as a buying guide for teachers and librarians is presented. A total of 802 annotated titles are included. Each entry provides complete bibliographic and ordering information, with prices current at the time of original review. (Author/CK)

Two ideas for helping in the selection of school reading materials include an annual Reading Exposition and Materials Fair, and developing a checklist for judging material. A sample checklist is provided. (MD)

This topical bibliography and commentary discusses resource aids that help educators evaluate and select high quality reading materials for young adults. It discusses general resource articles as aids. Examples are: specific themes, booklists, and school system aids. It concludes that there are no succinct lists of criteria or resources; rather,…

Noting that reading can have different purposes, this annotated bibliography features "books for good reading that are also good for you." The list contains a large number of biographies. Recently added books are marked with a diamond. The list contains 126 books, many of them very recent but some of them old and personal favorites of…

Conclusions drawn from the study of factors that lead students to choose books for concern the following: (1) the reading habits of families, (2) the influence of friends and other personal agents, (3) the influence of printed notices and (4) the use of nonprint media. (Author/NH)