Book Selection Pressure on School Library Media Specialists and Teachers.

Watson, Jerry J.; Snider, Bill C.

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ERIC Number: EJ242798

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

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Book Selection Pressure on School Library Media Specialists and Teachers.

Watson, Jerry J.; Snider, Bill C.

School Media Quarterly, v9 n2 p95-101 Win 1981

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)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Material Selection, Media Specialists, Reading Material Selection, School Libraries, Tables (Data), Teachers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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