In the 23 years since its publication began, American Reference Books Annual has come to be regarded by some as a comprehensive review source for reference books published or distributed in the United States, and now Canadian reference publications are included as well. The approximately 1,600 entries in ARBA aim to encompass the entire subject spectrum, covering such braod areas as general reference, history, education, literature, urban studies, economics and business, and science and technology.

1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.

With more than 1600 descriptive and evaluative entries, ARBA continues its 26-year tradition as a comprehensive review source for reference works published or distributed in the US. ARBA 95 encompasses the subject spectrum, covering such broad areas as general reference, history, education, economics and business and science and technology. Of special note in this edition is increased coverage of CD-ROM products. More than 350 reviewers provide reviews that cover strengths and weaknesses of the reference works.