Overview

Graphic novels have found a place on library shelves but many librarians struggle to move this expanding body of intellectual, aesthetic, and entertaining literature into the mainstream of library materials. This guide includes: a short course in graphic novels, along with reading lists and professional tools; tips on advising graphic novel readers on what to read next; suggestions for introducing graphic novels to those patrons unacquainted with them; and, advice on promoting your graphic novels collection. With energy and commitment born of professional experience and a deep love for graphic novels, Goldsmith provides the first guide to the genre aimed specifically at readers' advisors, while presenting an abundance of resources useful to every librarian.

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Author:   Francisca Goldsmith
Publisher:   American Library Association
Imprint:   ALA Editions
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.193kg
ISBN:  

9780838910085

ISBN 10:   0838910084
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   30 December 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. What's Special about Graphic Novels: A Background for Readers' Advisors; 2. Pushing Graphic Novel Advice to Readers; 3. Moving Comics Readers from One Graphic Novel to the Next; 4. Moving Traditional Readers toward Graphic Novel Options; 5. Moving between Graphic Novels and Media, between Media and Graphic Novels; 6. Books to Know, Part A: Genres and Topics; 7. Books to Know, Part B: Themes and Other Ranganathanian Subtleties; 8. Professional Tools: Bibliographies, Webliographies, and Guides for the Advisor; Appendixes; A: A Short Course for the Advisor New to Graphic Novels; B: Basic Manga Terms.

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Francisca Goldsmith is collection management and promotion librarian at the Berkeley Public Library. In 1989, she initiated the library's first collection of graphic novels. Her acquisitions, cataloging, processing and promotion tactics became an informal template at several urban libraries throughout California. She currently serves on the board of YALSA and is a popular presenter and writer on the subject of graphic novels. Her articles and reviews have appeared in School Library Journal, VOYA. Library Journal, and Booklist. Her 2002 YALSA pre-conference presentation on graphic novels educated an overflow crowd.

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