What texts do I need for the AIPS CLA review course? We use two texts for the review course:  The CLA Review Manual, and the CLA Study Guide and Mock Examination.  Both texts were developed by NALA and published by West, and both are in the process of being revised and updated.   They are excellent texts because they're modeled on the exam, and who better to prepare you for an exam than the folks who give it?!   As we've used these books, we accumulated a list of "quirks" that students have found in them.  Your CLA Review instructor will alert you to any errata in the texts or in the practice exams. In addition, we've developed our own study guide to accompany both the Review Manual and the CLA Study Guide.   Here are the current citations/ISBN numbers for the textbooks.  Current retail price for the books combined is approximately $230.00. Koerselman, Virginia:  CLA Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CLA Exam Preparation, 2nd Edition, 1998. Cengage/Delmar, ISBN-13: 9780314206213 CLA/CP Study Guide and Mock Examination, 4th Edition, Cengage/Delmar, 2009. ISBN 13: 9781435400269 How do I prepare for the AIPS CLA Review course? Judgement and Analysis Workshop:  This self directed, six unit, workshop is REQUIRED for proper preparation for the CLA exam and to qualify for the exam reimbursement program.  You will need to complete this workshop in advance of your registration for the CLA Review class.  Access is via the American Institute -> AIPS Workshop Wing. Writing Workshop:  This self directed, six unit, workshop is strongly recommended for proper preparation for the CLA exam.  You really, really, really want to complete this workshop in advance of the start of the CLA Review class if you can possibly fit it into your schedule.  Access is via the American Institute -> AIPS Workshop Wing.