Overview

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.

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Author:   Jack Phoenix
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781440868856

ISBN 10:   1440868859
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   06 March 2020
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Sina Grace 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

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Marrying in-depth knowledge of comics and libraries, Phoenix has produced a practical, user-friendly read that's an essential book for school and public librarians. - School Library Journal Starred Review Highly recommended. - Choice

Marrying in-depth knowledge of comics and libraries, Phoenix has produced a practical, user-friendly read that's an essential book for school and public librarians. - School Library Journal Starred Review

Author Information

Jack Phoenix is a librarian and writer in the Greater Cleveland area. He has worked in or with public libraries for more than a decade in various capacities. An active member of the American Library Association, the Ohio Library Council, and the Comics Studies Society, he has presented at professional conferences on topics such as comics organization and self-published works in libraries.

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