Instructional Resource Center at Archer Library: IRC Reference

The following books have been added to the IRC reference collection. You will find them shelved directly inside the Instructional Resource Center, library second floor, in the IRC reference section.

Historical Fiction for Teens: A Genre Guide
Z1231.H57 R33 2011
Graphic Novels for Young Readers: A Genre Guide for Ages 4-14
Z5956.C6 H47 2011
Celebrating Cuentos: Promoting Latino Children's Literature and Literacy in Classrooms and Libraries
Z718.2.U6 C46 2011
Primary Genreflecting: A Guide to Picture Books and Easy Readers
Z1033.P52 F53 2010

Juvenile Collection

The purpose of Archer Library's juvenile collection is to support the College of Education curriculum. Intended for AU students, preservice teachers, student teachers, and faculty members, the juvenile collection is also used by Ashland community borrowers and OhioLINK patrons.

Titles added to the juvenile collection, both fiction and non-fiction, are subject to professional reviews before purchase. Review resources include, but are not limited to, Booklist, Book Links, The Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and The Reading Teacher.

The juvenile collection includes award winning titles such as Newbery and Caldecott winner and honor books, Coretta Scott King award books, ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Notable Children's books, and Children's and Teacher's Choice award books.

Students are encouraged to preview, read and evaluate books before using them in a classroom setting. This step is necessary to determine if selected titles are appropriate for individual classroom situations. If you have questions about a particular title, consult with your professor or cooperating teacher before using it in the classroom.

April 4, 2011

IRC Reference