Donna Seaman, Adult Books Editor, Booklist, was selected as the 2019 winner for the Louis Shores Award administered by the Collection Development and Evaluation Section of RUSA for her outstanding work in the reviewing of books and media; for the depth and breadth of experience she brings to her reviews; and for her skill in…(Read More)
The most noteworthy reference titles published in 2018 have been named to the 2019 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 the American Library Association. The Outstanding Reference Sources Committee was established in…(Read More)
“The Last Watchman of Old Cairo”. David, M. L. Spiegel & Grau (2018). Spanning time and place, Lukas weaves together three compelling life stories. Joseph, whose father was the last watchmen of the Old Cairo synagogue, embarks on a journey to discover his late father’s gift. Lukas merges history and fiction to help a…(Read More)
The CODES List, a committee of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), has announced the inaugural selection of essential cookbooks for public libraries. The CODES List: Cookbooks highlights titles for both avid home chefs and those just learning the rewards of making a meal. The list…(Read More)
The Reading List Council has announced the 2019 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 American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting held in…(Read More)
The deadline to submit nominations for Achievement Awards has been extended to February 15, 2019. RUSA encourages members to nominate their colleagues whose work has influenced their thinking and performance and whose outstanding contributions merit recognition by the profession. RUSA has, and will continue to, nominate, select and honor the very best in the field…(Read More)
Ron Charles, Editor of “Book World”at the Washington Post was selected as the 2018 winner for the Louis Shores Award for excellence in reviewing administered by the Collection Development and Evaluation Section of RUSA. The book sections of our national newspapers serve as an important source of reviews for librarians and shape the larger…(Read More)
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced its selection for the 2018 Sophie Brody Medal, an annual honor bestowed by the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting today in Denver. This year’s winner is Ilana Kurshan, author of “If All the Seas Were Ink: A Memoir” published…(Read More)
The winner of the 2018 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 Music of Central Asia” published by Indiana University Press and edited by Theodore Levin, Saida Daukeyeva, and…(Read More)