All of the editors have an MLS degree. Kliatt is fairly comprehensive in scope. There is a lead article in each issue. For example, in the January 2001 issue, there is an article on producing audio books. Kliatt is divided into hardcover fiction, paperback fiction, nonfiction, software, and audio books.
Paperback fiction is subdivided into different genres and nonfiction is subdivided by topic.
Audio books are divided into fiction and nonfiction. Kliatt s reviews are very in-depth, approachable and easy to understand. The first section is a summary and then it closes with a critical review. The reviews tend to be positive, though they mention violence or sexual content. Also, the review gives basic bibliographical information and ratings for age.