Notable books in 1995 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1993 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1991 compiled by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association with cooperation from participating libraries.

Notable books in 1988 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 1986 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 1984 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 1982 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 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 1978 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.