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Johnson, Jeanie; Estes-Rickner, Bettie – 1991
This bibliography lists basic periodical titles that should be included in school library collections for elementary schools in Oklahoma. The periodicals are grouped by library phase of development, from the phase 1 stage with the smallest collections, to the expanded phase 3 collection. Each entry contains an annotation describing the use of the…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education

Greenwood, Paula; Mansheim, Renee – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1986
Presents a bibliography of sources designed to assist general medical librarians in beginning or expanding their collections of materials on psychiatry for both patients and professional staff. A core list of titles to be adapted to the needs of individual libraries is also provided. (EM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Medical Libraries
Ruffle, Kathy – Library Journal, 2002
Focuses on library collection development in the area of women in sports. Discusses Title IX, selecting titles, and prominent publishers in the field; and includes an annotated bibliography that includes encyclopedias, history, athletes, how-to books, coaching, general sports, magazines, and Web sites. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Athletes, Encyclopedias, Library Collection Development
Jensen, Bruce – Library Journal, 2002
This article on collection development focuses on English as a Second Language (ESL) materials for public libraries. Highlights include supporting local school curriculum; independent study materials; criteria for selection; weeding guidelines; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); and an annotated bibliography that includes printed…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Independent Study

Charles, John; Mosley, Shelley – Voice of Youth Advocates, 2002
Discusses the value of series romance novels that are written for adults but that teen readers enjoy. Highlights include defining series romances; characteristics of series romances; collection development issues for libraries; sensuality levels; resources, including books and Web sites; and an annotated list of 100 appropriate titles. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Library Collection Development

Charles, John; Mosley, Shelley; Bouricius, Ann – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1999
Discusses the romance genre and provides guidelines for librarians with high school aged readers. Highlights include where to find information about the romance genre; the appeal of romance fiction; levels of sex and sensuality; reference tools; subgenres; and authors and titles that may be popular with young adult romance readers. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, High School Students, Library Collection Development
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1988
This annotated bibliography of library media collection selection sources includes: (1) an annotated bibliography of selection sources; (2) a list of selection tools (in both book and periodical form) for elementary, middle, and secondary schools; (3) a list of bibliographies in specialized subject areas (art; career planning; computers; early…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development
Library Journal, 1987
This fourth annual annotated list was compiled by the Notable Documents Committee of the American Library Association's Government Documents Round Table. It includes federal, international, and state documents published two years prior to the date of the list that are considered notable based on 10 criteria. A source list is included. (EM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Federal Government, Foreign Countries, Government Publications

Atkins, Stephen – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1986
Considers the research value of four types of newsletters on arms control, disarmament, and peace: direct-action, informational, scholarly, and single-issue. An annotated list of 58 newsletters includes those considered most significant of their type and recommended for library collections. (EM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Disarmament, Information Sources, Library Collection Development
McKimm, Susan – Library Journal, 1993
Presents an annotated bibliography of 34 sources of information on various aspects of financial planning for libraries interested in building a core collection. Highlights include general advice, insurance guidelines, buying and selling homes, investment guides, women's special needs, retirement planning, periodicals, and investment newsletters.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Females, Insurance Companies, Investment
Obert, Beverly – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Describes steps taken to improve usage of a public library young adult collection: (1) a survey of students' reading interests and needs; (2) analysis of the collection; (3) comparison of survey results with the collection; and (4) selection of additional titles. An annotated bibliography, the questionnaire, and survey results are appended. (11…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Data Analysis, Library Collection Development
Garofolo, Denise A. – Library Journal, 1992
Provides an annotated bibliography of audiocassette tapes for instruction in 16 foreign languages. Methods of language instruction are discussed; differences in the target audience are considered, including tourists and business people; and guidelines for developing a library collection of language tapes are suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audience Awareness, Audiotape Cassettes, Evaluation Criteria
Bibel, Barbara – Library Journal, 1993
Presents an annotated bibliography of 38 current women's health books that indicates essential purchases for libraries interested in developing a core collection. Topics addressed include general information; gynecological health; premenstrual syndrome; heart disease; cancer; menopause; sexuality; and a sidebar that includes relevant books in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cancer, Females, Gynecology

Nalen, James E. – Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2001
This annotated bibliography focuses on resources for the study of international elections and electoral systems and outcomes that will be useful for collection development and for answering reference questions about foreign elections. Discusses comparative politics, comparative elections, and possible electoral reform. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Comparative Analysis, Elections, Global Approach
Gorman, Michele – School Library Journal, 2002
Defines graphic novels as meatier and longer comic books and discusses their appeal for teens. Lists online and print sources of reviews; explains how to build a collection; and includes an annotated bibliography of 30 titles suitable for a middle school or high school library's core collection or for a public library's teen collection. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Comics (Publications)