From the Baltimore Sun, in an article about a newly formed panel on collection devlopment, there is some interesting discussion on how some school librarians choose books:
“Hildebrandt said the guidelines specify that before a book can be purchased, the librarian must find two “positive reviews from reputable sources,” such as the American Library Association’s Booklist or School Library Journal.”
“But this is a beginning point. When the book comes in, we do a hands-on examination of it before it goes on the shelves,” she said. “It’s a demanding criteria.”
Oxymoron: …reputable sources,” such as the American Library Association’s Booklist or School Library Journal.”
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Someone call Merriam Webster.
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And I’ve lost the password generator site…
So no reading.
— Ender, Duke_of_URL