Diana Tixier Herald, Independent Reviewer, named winner of 2023 CODES Louis Shores Award Diana Tixier Herald “In recognition of a career in service to collection development through print and digital reviews, education, and readers advisory resources.” – Award Committee statement Diana is an active participant in RUSA and YALSA committees, including the Reading List and…(Read More)
CHICAGO – The most noteworthy reference titles published in 2021 have been named to the 2022 Outstanding References Sources List, an annual list selected by experts of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of ALA. The list was announced today at the Book &…(Read More)
CHICAGO—The Reading List Council has announced the 2022 selections of the Reading List, an annual best-of list comprised of eight different fiction genres for adult readers. A shortlist of honor titles, up to 4 per genre was also announced. The list was announced today during the Book & Media Awards Virtual Ceremony. The…(Read More)
Chicago — The winner of the 2022 Dartmouth Medal for most outstanding reference work, an annual award presented by the expert reference and collection development librarians of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of ALA, is the The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails, edited by David Wondrich with Noah Rothbaum and…(Read More)
CHICAGO – The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced its selection for the 2022 Sophie Brody Medal, an annual honor bestowed by the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of RUSA during the Book & Media Awards Virtual Ceremony. This year’s winner is Jane Yolen for Kaddish Before the Holocaust and After: Poems…(Read More)
CHICAGO – Essential Cookbooks: The CODES List, a committee of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), has announced the 2022 selection of essential cookbooks for public libraries. These wonderful books highlight titles for both avid home chefs and those just learning the rewards of making a…(Read More)
CHICAGO- CHICAGO—The Listen List Council of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced the 2022 selections of the Listen List: Outstanding Audiobook Narration. This year’s committee evaluated 284 titles with a total listening time of more than 3,118 hours. The final…(Read More)
In recognition of more than twenty years of critical book reviewing, both in print and online; her promotion and support of diverse content for all ages; and her knowledge of and dedication to books and libraries. Projects, leadership and service has included: Reviewer for a variety of print and online publications, including Booklist and Library…(Read More)
Because NPR books is such a great addition to a reader’s life, it is one to libraries too. The site and its mission fulfills each of the Shore’s stated criteria. With its breath and scope and free access it is certainly a model for others. Its mix of print and audio reviews, its…(Read More)