For libraries serving readers in grades five through nine, this collection provides indispensable help with collection development and maintenance, curriculum support, readers' advisory and general reference.

Middle and Junior High Core Collection contains over 9,000 entries for nonfiction works, fiction and collections for children and adolescents, plus review sources and other professional aids for librarians and school media specialists. Entries provide complete bibliographic data, price, subject headings, a descriptive annotation and evaluative quotations from a review when available.

Rich Literary Works for Young Readers

Selected and recommended by specialists in library service to young people, listed books encompass a wide variety of topics for youth. Among nonfiction entries, special importance is given to works devoted to technology, personal values, and current social and political issues, with special emphasis on ethnic diversity. Fiction entries encompass a broad spectrum of classics as well as contemporary fiction and genre literature literary works that are of interest to young readers, including many titles that are frequently part of the school curriculum.

Valuable Resources for Librarians and Media Specialists

Among works for the librarian and media specialist are bibliographies, journals and other resources to assist with the selection and evaluation of print and non-print materials, and the use of the Internet in instruction. 

Other related services include:

• eBooks
• EBSCO Discovery Service

• Coverage of electronic resources focused on reference works and interactive educational materials that support the curriculum
• Lists of the most-highly recommended professional journals for teachers and librarians
• Lists of the best magazines for young readers
• Starred reviews
• Awards
• And much more…