Choice is a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).

[2] It is considered the premier source for reviews of academic books, electronic media, and Internet resources of interest to those in higher education.

The list is administered by the ALA's Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL).

[6] Most academic libraries in the United States use Choice for selecting and purchasing materials.

Selections for Outstanding Academic Titles are determined by scholars who act as experts in their respective fields of study and who do not receive payment for their reviews.