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The article presents a conversation from the American Library Association's (ALA) meeting in January 2012. Professionals such as Christopher Harris, librarian at New York's Genesee Valley Educational Partnership, Wendy Stephens, librarian at Buckhorn High School in New Market, Alabama, and Jon Gregory, vice president of regional sales at World Book encyclopedia, discuss pricing, the use of integrated media, and appeal in reference books.

Comments on the identification and evaluation of the best new reference books for children and young adults.

Lists reference books for students published as of May 1986. 'The Kids' World Almanac of Records and Facts'; 'The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names'; 'Atlas of North America.'

Recommends several reference books and materials suitable for elementary school children. 'Her Way; A Guide to Biographies of Women for Young People,' 2nd edition, by Mary-Ellen Siegel; 'The International Dictionary of Religion: A Profusely Illustrated Guide to the Beliefs of the World,' by Richard Kennedy; 'The Facts of Life,' by Jonathan Miller and David Pelham; 'The New Oxford Companion to Music,' by Denis Arnold.

Reports on the move of Google, an online search tool, into the reference book business. Partnership between Google and book publisher Dorling Kindersley in the creation of the e.encyclopedia, learning resource for students; Features of e.encyclopedia; Web site that accompany the resource.

Presents a list of published volumes in established reference book series as of February 2002.

Presents a list of new editions of standard reference/professional books. Among others: `Best Books for Children: Preschool through Grade 6' by John T. Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden; `Free Magazines for Libraries'; `75 Years of Children's Book Week Posters' by the Children's Book Council, with an introduction by Leonard S. Marcus.

Stresses the importance of carefully weeding out library book collections. Asserts that the tendency is to hold on to books long after they should have been discarded on the erroneous notion that it is better to give children something on a topic rather than send them away empty-handed. Need to take a hard look at geography collections; Books on the shelves that are behind the times with political realities; Suggestions for weeding.

Discusses the list of roughly three dozen titles that the "School Library Journal" Reference Books Committee feel are worthy of consideration for inclusion in school library media centers and public libraries. Lack of good reference books for children; Pressing need for high-quality reference books for children.

This article presents information on printed books and library materials as of December 1988. Children's Choices for 1988, a reprint of a feature which appeared in the October 1988 issue of The Reading Teacher, is now available. Five test teams wrote annotations for 115 titles selected by children. The project is jointly sponsored by the International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council. The best books guide for parents Children's Books 1988: 100 Books for Reading and Sharing has been published by the New York Public Library. The list features new publications for children from birth through age 12. The reference buying guide General Reference Books for Adults, the second volume in the Bowker Buying Guide Series, was published in October. It contains a wide range of reference books, divided under specific categories. Evaluations cover authority, scope, accuracy, objectivity, and accessibility. Comparison charts, fact boxes, review excerpts, and sample pages are included. Information on the prices are given.

A bibliography of reference books is presented which includes the books "Fitness Information for Teens," edited by Elizabeth Bellenier, the third edition, part of the Teen Health Series, "Woodstock," by Kevin Hillstrom and Laura Collier Hillstrom, part of the Defining Moments Series, and "Military Robots and Drones," by Paul J. Springer, the second edition, part of the Contemporary World Issues Series.

A bibliography of reference books is presented which includes "Emily Dickinson," edited by J. Brooks Bouson and part of the Critical Insights Series, "The Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe," edited by Steven Frye and part of the Critical Insights Series, and "Illicit Drugs," edited by Richard E. Isralowitz and Peter L. Myers and part of the Health and Medical Issues Today Series.

A bibliography of just published volumes in established series of reference books for school libraries is presented which includes "Critical Companion to Eugene O'Neill: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work," 2 vols., by Robert M. Dowling, "Critical Companion to Henry James: A Literary References to His Life and Work," by Eric Haralson and Kendall Johnson, and "Culture and Customs of Mongolia," by Timothy May.

This article presents a list of updated volumes in established series of reference books such as "Critical Companion to Jane Austen: A Literary Reference to Her Life and Work," by William Baker; "The Facts on File Student's Dictionary of American English," by Cynthia A. Barnhart and "Animal Rights," by Lisa Yount.

This article presents a list of new volumes in established series, including "Spacecraft for Astronomy," by Joseph A. Angelo, "Marine Science: An Illustrated Guide to Science" and "Critical Companion to Charles Dickens: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work," by Paul Davis.

The article presents a list of new volumes of reference books in an established series. The books listed include "Biography Today," edited by Cheri D. Abbey and Kevin Hillstrom, "Culture and Customs of Indonesia," by Jill Forshee, "Pop Culture India!: Media, Arts, and Lifestyle," and "Food in the United States, 1820s-1890," by Susan Williams.

Presents a list of reference books, including "Korean War Almanac," by Paul M. Edwards and "The 1990s," by Richard A. Schwartz.

The article presents a list of various reference books, including "Alice Walker: A Critical Companion," by Gerri Bates, "Encyclopedia of the Medieval World," by Edward D. English, "Science in the Early Twentieth Century: An Encyclopedia," by Jacob Darwin Hamblin, "Invasion of Privacy: A Reference Handbook," by Kevin M. Keenan and "Science in the Contemporary World: An Encyclopedia," by Eric G. Swedin.

Presents a list of new reference books as of February 2005. "Handbook of Native American Mythology," by Dawn E. Bastian and Judy K. Mitchell; "Antisemitism: A Reference Handbook," by Jerome A. Chanes; "Freedom of the Press: Rights and Liberties Under the Law," by Nancy C. Cornwell; "Handbook of Polynesian Mythology," by Robert D. Craig.

Lists several reference books.

Introduces the April 2000 issue of `Martha Stewart Living' magazine. Information on the reference books feature; Recommendation of the magazine on having a home library.

Informs on new editions of standard reference and professional books. Among others, `Survival Themes in Fiction for Children and Young People,' by Binnie Tate Wilkin; `Invitations, Celebrations,' by Fay Blostein; New edition of Barbara Snow's `Index of Songs on Children's Recordings'; `A Watchful Eye: World Report 1994' from Human Rights Watch; Contact points; Cost.

Presents some of the latest editions of standard reference/professional books. Seventh edition of `Magazines for Libraries'; Revised `Newbery and Caldecott Medalists and Honor Book Winners' and new companion volume, `Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor Books in Other Media'; Third edition `Cataloging of Audiovisual Materials'; Details.

Presents some of the latest editions of standard reference/professional books. The 1993 edition of `What Color Is Your Parachute?' by Richard Nelson Bolles; The 23rd edition of `The Official Museum Directory'; `Peterson's Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers 1993'; More.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the Reference Books Roundup in the May, 1990 issue.

Provides information on reference books available in the United States, as of November 1987. 'Children's Literature in the Reading Program,' edited by Bernice E. Cullinan; 'Check This Out: Library Program Models'; Booklets for children's and young adult librarians from the Canadian Library Association.