I ran across this website recently and thought it might be a good collection development tool for your music collections.
What is CD HotList and why do you do it?
CD Hotlist (For Librarians)
CD HotList Editor Rick Anderson is a librarian and a music critic. In early 1999 it occurred to him that his colleagues in the library profession might like to hear about some of the cooler titles that he sees and hears each month. CD HotList was designed basically as a “heads-up” for interested librarians, a way of saying “Here’s some cool stuff you might want to consider for your collections.” After doing it by himself for a year he invited some other music librarians to pitch in as well. He and the rest of the reviewing team present the information in a way that facilitates ordering. You’ll notice that each entry includes complete catalog information as well as a capsule review; you can print out each monthly issue, circle the items you want and hand the printout to your ordering staff, who will (in theory) rise up and call your name blessed for providing them with such complete and legible information.
