Reviews Websites To Know About

Here are the highlights of some reviewing websites to be familiar with from a presentation at ALA 2008 Convention at Anaheim.

REVIEW OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM:(June 28, 2008)

This program covered 3 topics-

1.Graphic Novel Review Websites -
http://www.artbomb.net,
http://www.comicbookresources.com/

Core collections:
http://bookshelf.diamondcomics.com/public/

Girl oriented sites:
http://comicsworthreading.com/
http://www.noflyingnotights.com/index2.html

2. Book Review Websites-

General :
www.booksense.org (soon to be www.indiebound.org)
www.overbooked.org

Mystery:
http://www.reviewingtheevidence.com/
http://www.themysteryreader.com/

Romance (alternatives to romantictimes.com) for paperbacks:
http://www.likesbooks.com (formerly allaboutromance.com)
http://www.theromancereader.com/

Sci-fi:
www.sfsite.com

Nonfiction:
www.bookslut.com
www.citizenreader.com

3.Computer Games Collection-discussed incompatibility of different platforms, major and second tier producers.

www.gamespot.com

COMS 7/08 700-900's

The second half of the COMS 7/08 order which covers the 700-900's is ready for viewing here. Please make any suggestion before the Preselection meeting 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16. Thanks!

COMS 7/08 Fiction

The fiction portion of the COMS order for July is ready to view here. Please make your astute comments before 5PM on Thursday, 17 July. This order is due this Friday, but I will be off.

Thanks!

List of PBK classics to bring down from 5th floor

If you notice that some paperback classics on the first floor need replenishing, please add to this list.

Wharton, Edith--Collected Stories
Tan, Amy--Joy Luck Club

COMS 7/08 00-600's : Ready to View

The COMS 7/08 order covering the 00-600's is ready for viewing here. Please make any suggestion before the Preselection meeting 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16. As always your comments are greatly appreciated!

Excellent RA article

Did you see the article about Reader's Advisory tools in Library Journal June 15, 2008 issue? It gives a plethora of resources and links that are also helpful for collection development. Click http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6566472.html to view article.

06/08 MISC GAPS ORDER

The June 2008 Miscellaneous Gaps order is due today. Here is the list of what's ordered. Thanks to Craig B. for his input on the gaming guides. FYI- He recommends the website www. gamespot.com for ratings of game books.