TEXES
150 SCHOOL LIBRARIAN TEST TERMS
EXAM Q&A NEW MODIFIED TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
W.Y. Boyd Literary Award -- ANSWER--This award honors the best fiction set
in a period when the United States was at war. It recognizes the service of
American veterans and military personnel and encourages the writing and
publishing of outstanding war-related fiction.
The Amelia Bloomer Book List -- ANSWER--a committee of the Feminist Task
Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table, compiles the Amelia Bloomer
List, an annual annotated book list (or bibliography) of well-written and well-
illustrated books with significant feminist content, intended for young readers
(ages birth through 18).
Randolph Caldecott Medal -- ANSWER--It is awarded annually by the
Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library
Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for
children.
Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video -- ANSWER--
honors outstanding video productions for children released during the previous
year. The annual award is given to the video's producer by the Association for
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,Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of ALA, through a Carnegie
endowment.
Margaret A. Edwards Award -- ANSWER--Honors an author, as well as a
specific body of his or her work, that have been popular over a period of time. It
recognizes an author's work in helping adolescents become aware of themselves
and addressing questions about their role and importance in relationships,
society, and in the world.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award -- ANSWER--given annually (beginning in 2006)
to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to the
body of American children's literature known as beginning reader books
published in the United States during the preceding year.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Award -- ANSWER--The award, a bronze medal, honors
an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made,
over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for
children.
2 x 2 Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list - 20 recommended books
for children, age two to grade two.
Texas Bluebonnet Award -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for third through
sixth grade
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,Tejas Star Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for ages 5-12;
bilingual
Lone Star Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for sixth through
eighth grade
Tayshas Reading Lists -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for high school
students.
Spirit of Texas Reading Programs -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for middle
school and high school students.
Lariat Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for outstanding fiction
published during the year that merit special attention from adult readers.
Maverick Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list of graphic novels.
Collection Mapping -- ANSWER--Practice of examining the quantity and
quality of a collection, providing a graphic display.
Call Number -- ANSWER--DDC or LCCN classification umber followed by a
book identifier ( numeral or letters).
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, AECT -- ANSWER--Association for Educational Communications and
Technology
Dewey - 000's -- ANSWER--Computer Science Info. & General works
Dewey - 100's -- ANSWER--Philosophy
Dewey - 200's -- ANSWER--Religion
Dewey - 300's -- ANSWER--Social Sciences
Dewey - 400's -- ANSWER--Language
Dewey - 500's -- ANSWER--Science
Dewey - 600's -- ANSWER--Technology
Dewey - 700's -- ANSWER--Arts & Recreation
Dewey - 800's -- ANSWER--Literature
Dewey - 900's -- ANSWER--History & Geography
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150 SCHOOL LIBRARIAN TEST TERMS
EXAM Q&A NEW MODIFIED TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
W.Y. Boyd Literary Award -- ANSWER--This award honors the best fiction set
in a period when the United States was at war. It recognizes the service of
American veterans and military personnel and encourages the writing and
publishing of outstanding war-related fiction.
The Amelia Bloomer Book List -- ANSWER--a committee of the Feminist Task
Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table, compiles the Amelia Bloomer
List, an annual annotated book list (or bibliography) of well-written and well-
illustrated books with significant feminist content, intended for young readers
(ages birth through 18).
Randolph Caldecott Medal -- ANSWER--It is awarded annually by the
Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library
Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for
children.
Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video -- ANSWER--
honors outstanding video productions for children released during the previous
year. The annual award is given to the video's producer by the Association for
Page 1 of 148
,Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of ALA, through a Carnegie
endowment.
Margaret A. Edwards Award -- ANSWER--Honors an author, as well as a
specific body of his or her work, that have been popular over a period of time. It
recognizes an author's work in helping adolescents become aware of themselves
and addressing questions about their role and importance in relationships,
society, and in the world.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award -- ANSWER--given annually (beginning in 2006)
to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to the
body of American children's literature known as beginning reader books
published in the United States during the preceding year.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Award -- ANSWER--The award, a bronze medal, honors
an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made,
over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for
children.
2 x 2 Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list - 20 recommended books
for children, age two to grade two.
Texas Bluebonnet Award -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for third through
sixth grade
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,Tejas Star Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for ages 5-12;
bilingual
Lone Star Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for sixth through
eighth grade
Tayshas Reading Lists -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for high school
students.
Spirit of Texas Reading Programs -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for middle
school and high school students.
Lariat Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list for outstanding fiction
published during the year that merit special attention from adult readers.
Maverick Reading List -- ANSWER--A TLA reading list of graphic novels.
Collection Mapping -- ANSWER--Practice of examining the quantity and
quality of a collection, providing a graphic display.
Call Number -- ANSWER--DDC or LCCN classification umber followed by a
book identifier ( numeral or letters).
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, AECT -- ANSWER--Association for Educational Communications and
Technology
Dewey - 000's -- ANSWER--Computer Science Info. & General works
Dewey - 100's -- ANSWER--Philosophy
Dewey - 200's -- ANSWER--Religion
Dewey - 300's -- ANSWER--Social Sciences
Dewey - 400's -- ANSWER--Language
Dewey - 500's -- ANSWER--Science
Dewey - 600's -- ANSWER--Technology
Dewey - 700's -- ANSWER--Arts & Recreation
Dewey - 800's -- ANSWER--Literature
Dewey - 900's -- ANSWER--History & Geography
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