How librarians make decisions regarding what to buy for their libraries
Questions and Answers
1.
Is this book very expensive? (more than $40)
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
2.
Do you think the content of this book is already available online for free somewhere?
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
3.
Is this book part of a series that we already own at LSHS?
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
4.
Does this book seem like one a teacher will definately want to use in class, recommend for reading, or assign for research?
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
5.
Do the professional reveiws (in the "Full-Text Reviews" section--not the summary) make this book sound like a well-written, interesting book to read?
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
C. 
There are no full text professional reviews for this book.
6.
Do the professional reviews (in the "Full-Text Reviews" section) for this title state that it would be of interest to students in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12?
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
C. 
There are no full text professional reviews for this book.
7.
Is the book recently published (in the last 2 years?)
*hint* Check the copyright date.
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
8.
Is there a starred or highlighted professional review for this book?
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
C. 
There are no professional reviews for this book.
9.
Is this book on an awards list? (check the "reviews and awards" section as well as the "related lists" section).
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
10.
Do you think this book would be popular (lots of checkouts) at Lone Star High School? Is it something a teen would want to read?
A. 
Yes
B. 
No
11.
Studies show that book covers actually do matter.
Do you think this book's cover makes it look interesting? Does it make you want to open the book?
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Sample Question
Which one shows the words in correct alphabetical order?