Among the major review publications, LJ stands out for many reasons. The first that comes to mind lately regards our book reviewers—we do not pay them for most single reviews; payment comes in the form of review copies that can be added to collections. That this system has worked since the 1940s speaks to the dedication of librarians (and academics). In fact, the majority of my go-to reviewers have been around for more than ten years. But as the cost of living rises, not to mention the demands on our time, recruiting and keeping reviewers have become difficult. Attracting the young SLIS grads is even trickier because they have often not heard of LJ or see the value of contributing to a "static" medium (that is, print). I'm 30 and live in New York City, so while I understand the aversion of doing something for nothing, book reviewing for LJ has big-time advantages. First and foremost, even if you can't land an entry-level job, you can still start contributing to your profession and getting real-world credentials by simply reading a book, and we've got good stuff, from the insanely popular to the ridiculously arcane. Fill out an application today, and if you have any questions, you can reach me at hmccormack@reedbusiness.com.—Heather McCormack
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