| Title | : | Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives: Essays on Readers, Research, History and Cataloging |
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| ISBN | : | 0786443022 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780786443024 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 |
| Publication | : | First published April 1, 2010 |
To say that graphic novels, comics, and other forms of sequential art have become a major part of popular culture and academia would be a vast understatement. Now an established component of library and archive collections across the globe, graphic novels are proving to be one of the last kinds of print publications actually gaining in popularity. Full of practical advice and innovative ideas for librarians, educators, and archivists, this book provides a wide-reaching look at how graphic novels and comics can be used to their full advantage in educational settings. Topics include the historically tenuous relationship between comics and librarians; the aesthetic value of sequential art; the use of graphic novels in library outreach services; collection evaluations for both American and Canadian libraries; cataloging tips and tricks; and the swiftly growing realm of webcomics.
Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives: Essays on Readers, Research, History and Cataloging Reviews
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As I have written extensive reviews for each essay, I don't feel I have much to add overall. This is an inspiring book that I believe every librarian involved with collection development should read. In addition, many of these essays would be fantastic for every librarian to read so that we can finally acknowledge the merit of having comics in libraries.
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I'm a bit biased as I've got an article in here, but probably the most comprehensive monograph available for librarians interested in building a graphic novel collection and going in understanding all the myriad issues, rewards and risks associated with doing so. Utterly indispensible for YA librarians, especially.
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