CHECKLIST FOR SCHOOL MEDIA REVIEW COMMITTEE'S

REVIEW OF LIBRARY MATERIAL

(Non-Fiction)

Title: _________________________________________________________________

Author/Producer/Composer: ______________________________________________

1. Purpose

   1. What is the overall purpose of the material? _____________________

      ____________________________________________________________

   2. Is the purpose accomplished? _____ Yes _____ No

2. Authenticity

   1. Is the author competent and qualified in the field?

      _____ Yes _____ No

   2. What is the reputation and significance of the author/publisher/producer in the

      field? _________________________________________________________

   3. Is the material up-to-date? _____ Yes _____ No

   4. Are information sources well documented? _____ Yes _____ No

   5. Are translations and retellings faithful to the original? _____ Yes _____ No

3. Appropriateness

   1. Does the material promote the educational goals and objectives of the curriculum of city schools? _____ Yes _____ No

   2. Is it appropriate to the level of instruction intended?

      _____ Yes _____ No

   3. Are the illustrations appropriate to the subject and age levels?

      _____ Yes _____ No

4. Content

   1. Is the content of this material well presented by providing adequate scope, range, and depth and continuity? _____ Yes _____ No

   2. Does this material present information not otherwise available?

      _____ Yes _____ No

   3. Does this material give a new dimension or direction to its subject?

      _____ Yes _____ No

5. Reviews

   1. Source of review: ____________________________________________

      _________Favorably reviewed _________Unfavorably reviewed

   2. Does this title appear in one or more reputable selection aids?

      _____ Yes _____ No. If the answer is yes, please list title of selection aids.

      ____________________________________________________________

      ____________________________________________________________

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