The document discusses the benefits and process of book reviewing. It provides an overview of Tina and Brandon's experience with book reviewing. Some key benefits mentioned are professional development and personal enjoyment. The document outlines the typical review cycle of receiving an assignment, reading the book, writing the review, and submitting it to an editor. It also provides tips for writing an effective review, such as justifying opinions with evidence from the text. Finally, it lists several resources for finding review opportunities and getting started with book reviewing.

1. LET’S REVIEW REVIEWS
Tina Chan & Brandon West
Penfield Library, SUNY Oswego
June 13, 2014

2. Today’s Session
We will discuss:
 The benefits of reviewing books
 The process of getting your start as a book reviewer
 Some of the basics involved with writing book
reviews

3. About Us
Reviewing Books:
 Tina’s experience
 Brandon’s experience

4. Perks of Being a Book Reviewer
Benefits:
 Professional
 Personal
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5. Where to Find Review Opportunities
 Ask your colleagues
 Library listservs
 Social media - follow publishers, other
professionals
 Publisher websites
 Professional organizations

6. The Review Cycle
Receive Review Assignment
Read/Review Book
Write Review –
Edit, Revise, Rewrite
Submit Review to Editor

7. Write the Right Way
 Review the publication agreement
 Take notes as you read the book
 Justify your rationale with specific information from the text
 Write an initial draft and revise it
 Proofread – Ask a colleague/mentor to read it

8. Resources for Getting Started
 Start a personal blog with book reviews
 Choice Magazine
 Children’s Literature Comprehensive
Database
 Library Journal
 ARLIS/NA - Art Libraries Society
of North America
 Booklist
 School Library Journal
 Journal of Library Innovation

9. Questions?

10. Thank You
Tina Chan - tina.chan[at]oswego.edu
Brandon West - brandon.west[at]oswego.edu