Notable books in 1972 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1974 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1976 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1978 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1980 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries and the support of the Carnegie Fund.

Notable books in 1983 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries and the support of the Carnegie Reading List Fund.

Notable books in 1985 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries and the support of the Carnegie Reading List Fund.

Notable books in 1987 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries and the support of the Carnegie Reading List Fund.

Notable books in 1990 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1992 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.