Find Book Reviews in BadgerLink Resources

Summary

Learn how to find book reviews in trusted library publications in BadgerLink resource, Library & Information Science Source in the latest BadgerLink training video. In addition to the video, a new BadgerLink resource guide details all the resources that contain book reviews. You can find the guide on the For Library Staff page, under the Resource Guides section. 

Are you looking for book reviews from trusted publications to get up to speed on new titles, update your collection, or provide readers’ advisory to your community users or students? BadgerLink resource Library and Information Science Source provides online access to publications such as:

  • American Libraries (1975 - present)
  • Booklist (2002 - present)
  • Children & Libraries (2003 - present)
  • The Horn Book Magazine (1990 - present) 
  • Kirkus Reviews (2001 - present)
  • Library Journal (1976 - present)
  • School Library Journal (1974 - present)
  • Teacher Librarian (1998 - 2016)

Watch the video to learn how to search by book title and find book reviews in these publications, or search by publication title and read an entire issue’s book reviews.

In addition, check out the Finding Book Reviews Resource Guide for a quick listing of all BadgerLink resources with book reviews, including Library & Information Science Source, NoveList, NoveList K-8, and Core Collections. You can find this new guide on the For Library Staff page, under the Resource Guides section. Share with your colleagues, and even patrons that want to keep up on the latest reviews!   

Questions about these resources and/or training materials? Ask a Librarian!

BadgerLink is made possible through a combination of both state funds appropriated through the biennial budget, and Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).