<< Back to Home RCLWeb (Resources for College Libraries) Q: What is Resources for College Libraries? A: Resources for College Libraries (RCL), the premier core list for academic libraries, is the result of a unique collaboration between Choice, a publishing division of ACRL, and bibliographic authority Bowker. RCL is considered the long-awaited successor to the third edition of Books for College Libraries, published in 1988. This collection of recommended titles serves as the basis for a suite of resources for curriculum-development, student research, reference, and bibliographic instruction. Click here to learn more. Q: What formats is RCL available in? A: RCL is available both in print as Resources for College Libraries and online as RCLweb. In addtion, RCL core list data is included and integrated with Bowker's Book Analysis System collection development tool, and is available to be licensed. Q: How are titles selected for inclusion in RCL? A: RCL is a highly selective core list of about 50,000 titles in all subjects, including both books and electronic resources, pulled together by more than 300 experienced library professionals from across the country. Click here for a list of our advisors, and click here for a list of our bibliographers. Q: How many subject areas are included in RCL's taxonomy? A: RCL currently covers 58 curriculum-specific subject areas, including: Humanities; Languages & Literature; History; Social Sciences & Professional Studies; Science & Technology; and Interdisciplinary & Area Studies.This subject taxonomy was developed specifically for RCL, and reflects the contours of today's undergraduate curriculum.

RCL WebCR (Career Resources for College Libraries) FAQs What is RCL: Career Resources? A: RCL: Career Resources is a core list of curriculum-focused materials recommended for use at community, junior, or vocational college. The resources presented cover traditional print monographs and textbooks as well as online resources. Who is supposed to use RCL: Career Resources? A: The great thing about a reference like RCL: Career Resources is that it can be used by your library staff, faculty, and students. Your staff can rely on the reference to provide the most comprehensive options available for growing your collection. Faculty can use RCL: Career Resources to help develop their curriculum and to select the most appropriate materials to complement their teachings. And, the easy to understand format even lets students use this reference for classwork or as a resource for term paper research. How many items are in the list? A: Currently, RCL: Career Resources offers approximately 4,500 individual titles, and is updated quarterly. How is the list presented? A: The core list presented online includes the 65,000 resources selected for four- year institutions (although you can limit your searches to Vo-Tech titles only). The electronic list also benefits from quarterly updates as new resources are identified. What type of information is provided? A: Listings in the online version contain (if applicable) title, author, publisher, date published, cover image, page count, Dewey Number, LC Class Number, RCL Subject Headings, ISBN-10, format, status, country of publication, language, Choice review, and synopsis. The online version can also be used with Bowker’s Book Analysis System which instantly identifies items found in RCL that are not in your collection. What subjects are covered? A: There are 56 subjects grouped under nine major headings: Allied Health, Building and Construction Trades, Business, Communication, Criminal Justice and Law, Education, Engineering and Technology, Graphic and Apparel Arts, and Sciences, and Social Services. All are common areas of vocational or technical study at the community college level. Who selected the items? A: Nearly 60 of your peers from numerous community, technical, and career colleges have contributed to this project and selected titles based on their experience in the field. Are discounts available? A: Yes! Special advance pricing is available. Current RCLweb customers have the option to add the new content as an upgrade.