Professional Reading Reviewer Checklist

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Content:
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Content or scope of the book:


Point of view or bias of the author:

Style:
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Is the writing:
Clear   Confusing   Lively   Dry

Comparison
Does this book present new material?


Does it cover basic material better than extant standard works?


If a revision, what changes have been made since the previous edition?


Publisher and Date of original (if applicable):


What other books have a similar scope:

Potential Appeal to Intended Audience:
General   Limited   None

Is it for new librarians with no background in the subject?
Yes   No
(If extensive background in the subject is required, note this in review.)

Quality of Illustrations:
Excellent   Above Average   Average   Poor   Informative   Merely decorative

Ethnic/gender/cultural representation:

Organization:
Excellent   Average   Poor

Recommendations:
For general use by school and public librarians
Especially for schools
Not Recommended (This should be implicit in your review without using the words "not recommended.")

OUTSTANDING BOOKS: *Important book because of high quality, wide appeal or usefulness to most library collections and recommended for first purchase by both school and public libraries. (If you have given the book an outstanding review and yet do not feel it should be starred, please explain.) Stars are editorial decisions; however we do want your comments. If necessary, feel free to expand your review by citing examples or giving fuller explanations of what the book includes or omits, or how it is misleading or inaccurate.

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