Retrospective+Tools


 * __ Retrospective Tools __**

Retrospective selection tools are tools that aid in finding quality “old” materials. They are used in ordering, evaluating and weeding a collection.

· ** Wilson Standard Catalog ** [|www.hwwilson.com/databases/stcatelect] o A classic retrospective of recommended titles that are listed in Dewey decimal order. Contains many versions (Senior High Core Collection, Middle and Junior Core Collection, Children’s Core Collection and Fiction Core Collection.) There are also new editions published regularly.

· ** A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children’s Books ** Lima, C. & Lima, J. (2001). //A to Zoo: Subject access to children's picture books 6th Edition//. Libraries Unltd Inc o Guide to children’s and young adult literature by title, author, bibliography, illustrator, and subject.

· ** Core Collection for Young Adults ** Welch, R.J. (2010). //A core collection for young adults, Second edition//. Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.. o Comes with a CD ROM. Not focused on nonfiction or curriculum.

· ** Best Books For… ** Barr, C. & Gillespie, J. (2008). //Best Books for children: Preschool through grade 6, Eighth edition//. American Library Association.

Barr, C, & Gillespie, J. (2009). //Best Books for middle school and junior high readers, Grades 6-9, Second Edition//. Libraries Unlimited, Inc. o Arranged by subject.

· ** Gotcha For Guys ** Baxter, K. & Kochel, M. (2007). //Gotcha for guys!: Nonfiction books to get boys excited about reading//. Libraries Unlimited Inc. o A listing of nonfiction books for boys.