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Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library
Graphic Novels, Manga, and More
Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library
Graphic Novels, Manga, and More
Description
This unique guide offers fresh insights on how graphic novels and comics differ from traditional books and require different treatment in the library—from purchasing, shelving, and cataloging to readers' advisory services, programs, and curriculum.
Challenging librarians to rethink some of their traditional practices, Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library provides creative and proven solutions for libraries of all types that want to get comics into the hands of fans and promote readership. The author describes how libraries would benefit from an in-house classification system and organization that accounts for both publishers and series.
In addition, acquiring comics can often be tricky due to renumbering of series, reboots, shifting creative teams, and more—this book shows you how to work around those obstacles. Shelving and displays that reflect comic readers' browsing habits, creative programs that boost circulation of comics and graphic novels, and how comics can play a vital role in educational institutions are also covered.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. What Is a Comic?
Chapter 2. A Brief History of Comics in Libraries
Chapter 3. Acquiring Comics
Chapter 4. Making Comics Accessible
Chapter 5. Comic Programs
Chapter 6. Hosting a Comic Convention
Chapter 7. Promoting Comics
Chapter 8. Comics and the Curriculum: School and Academic Libraries
Chapter 9. Comics as Professional Development
Chapter 10. Conclusion
Appendix A. Love Comic Books? Then Take This Survey!
Appendix B. Arlington Heights Memorial Library Project Proposal
Appendix C. Recommended Comics
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 06 Mar 2020 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 270 |
| ISBN | 9781440868863 |
| Imprint | Libraries Unlimited |
| Illustrations | 37 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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