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 To fill the information literacy gap of the reference print materials being out-of-date, the librarian should consult with the 12th grade English teachers about what reference books are essential for their students to conduct adequate research with; it should be a thoroughly collaborative effort for all parties involved. The librarian should seek out various catalogs that offer up-to-date reference works for subjects which would cover the gamut of study in 12th grade English and consult with the teachers on whether or not the materials should be ordered for the library. The latest editions of //Masterplots//, the //Dictionary of Literary of Biography//, and //Contemporary Authors// would be valuable resources because they contain current biographies of authors, the latest in literary criticism of certain important works, and synopses of the most recent works of literature. The popular encyclopedias, like //World Book// and //Brittanica//, should be updated at least bi-annually. This effort of consultation and collaboration with the teachers should be implemented at the beginning of every school year so that the teachers and the students can be up-to-date on the current print reference books and what they have to offer, which some electronic resources may not have, when performing efficient research for class.