WiL+Reviews

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**//Women in Libraries//** reviews books, films and other publications of interest to the feminist library community.

 * //Women in Libraries// has these items available for review.
 * If you are interested in **reviewing** one of these items for WiL, please email Book Review Editor Mary Jinglewski and briefly state your qualifications as a reviewer and your reason for interest in the particular item(s). It is sometimes possible to acquire other titles upon request. If your item of interest has already been assigned, please feel free to suggest an alternative selection not found on the list.
 * **Publishers** interested in having their publications reviewed in //Women in Libraries// should send materials to: Lincoln County Library District, Attn: Jane Cothron, P.O. Box 2027, 1247 NW Grove Street #2, Newport, Oregon 97365

**Guidelines for Reviewers** There is no single model for reviews. A good review will inform the reader of the contributions and strengths, as well as the limitations and problems, of the item under review. Brief commentary on distinctive aspects such as illustrations, bibliography, documentation, index, and appendices will also provide readers with helpful information.

WiL book reviews should be addressed to the feminist library community. Provide a brief description of the contents, critically appraise both the substance and the execution, indicate the item's value for a collection, and make a personal recommendation. An informal, conversational tone is best. A review is first and foremost your opinion. Give the reader an idea of the contents, but do not give a chapter-by-chapter account. Support your introductory opinions and add any points, whether positive or negative, that the reader might find interesting. Discuss the book's strengths and weaknesses. Provide details to support your praise or criticism. Do not simply say an item is interesting or useful. Offer specific examples of what is interesting or useful about the item. Avoid jargon and overly technical language.
 * Basic Requirements **

Some themes to consider while writing a book review include:
 * The goal or purpose of the publication
 * The persuasiveness. coherence and clarity of the material under review
 * The soundness, accuracy, and thoroughness of the scholarship
 * The effectiveness of the style and organization of the publication
 * The item’s place within and contribution to debates in a field or body of information
 * The audience for which the item would be most appropriate or useful
 * The effectiveness of charts, graphs, illustrations, diagrams, photographs, etc.
 * The existence of other more useful materials on the topic

Length depends entirely on what you have to say. Some items will be worth more detail than others. As a loose guideline, aim for **400 to 1,000 words.**

Cite the item under review using the Chicago Manual of Style bibliography format. At the end of the review, include your full name, affiliation, and mailing and e-mail addresses, along with a short biographical statement. Submit electronically to Book Review Editor Mary Jinglewski
 * Format **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The editor will edit for spelling, punctuations, and clarity. However, the editor will contact the reviewer if substantive changes are considered. The editor reserves the right to decline any review.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Editorial Policy **