Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More by Jack Phoenix


Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More
Title : Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More
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ISBN : 1440868859
ISBN-10 : 9781440868856
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 248
Publication : Published March 6, 2020

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.

Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More Reviews

  • Jack Phoenix

    I worked very hard on this book, so of course I'm giving it five stars. I hope that you fellow librarians out there find it helpful!

  • Von

    This book delivers! Great for librarians familiar with comics or those new to them, this book contributes to the conversation of comics in libraries today. I’m incredibly excited to employ what I’ve learned and take my library’s comics collection to the next level!

  • Alicia

    A professional used to talk about comics in libraries that provides interviews and examples of librarians and libraries related to comics as well as asking questions and providing examples for how others use comics in their libraries.

    It's a resource for sure to allow you to reflect on your own practice and ideas on graphic novels/manga/comics to change and adapt, stay the same, or improve your expertise.