Comic Book Collections and Programming: A Practical Guide for Librarians

Author:   Matthew Z. Wood
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Volume:   47
ISBN:  

9781538107324


Pages:   184
Publication Date:   15 August 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Comic Book Collections and Programming: A Practical Guide for Librarians


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Comic Book Collections and Programming will help librarians build a collection that’s right for their library, including specialty collections for kids, teens, and adults. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting. It also address advanced topics like comics and pedagogy, bringing comics artists and authors into the library, and using comics as a community outreach tool – even hosting comic conventions in libraries. The guide covers: ·Comics for kids, teens, and adults. ·Comics genres from superheroes to fantasy to Manga; from memoirs and biographies to science texts to Pulitzer Prize winning literature. ·Comics publishers and distributors. ·Comics history and influential contemporary creators. ·Online resources and communities. After reading the guide, librarians will be able to: ·Organize creator visits and events. ·Plan and produce community anthologies. ·Host drawing parties and comic discussion groups. ·Preserve comics in a library environment ·Develop, run, and grow a library-based comic convention. This is an essential reference for collections librarians, children’s librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. The guide is aimed at public, academic, and school libraries.

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Author:   Matthew Z. Wood
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Volume:   47
Dimensions:   Width: 21.40cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   0.513kg
ISBN:  

9781538107324


ISBN 10:   1538107325
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   15 August 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of Figures Preface Chapter 1: The State of Comics in Libraries Chapter 2: The Basics of Comics Chapter 3: Comics Collections in Libraries Chapter 4: Cataloging, Displaying and Promoting Comics Chapter 5: Comics and Outreach: Building Bridges Chapter 6: Children’s Comics in Libraries Chapter 7: Teen Comics in Libraries Chapter 8: Adult comics in libraries Chapter 9: Comics and Comics Programming Index About the Author

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Comic Book Collections and Programming is a great starting point for librarians who need help starting or growing their comics collections. Wood draws upon his experience as a comics fan, creator, and librarian to help you explore the medium and its place in your library. -- Andrew Neal, Graphic Novel Selector, Orange County Public Library, Former Eisner Award Finalist Comic Retailer


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"Matthew Z. Wood has over a decade of experience in public and academic libraries; he received his MA in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001 and his Masters in Library Science from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill in 2011. Working with his partners, David Milloway and Stephanie Freese, Mr. Wood co-created the webcomics ""The Dada Detective"" and ""Chocolypse Now!"" Their collection ""The Dada Alphabet"" was shortlisted for the Lulu Blooker Prize; the team received a Nerdlinger Award in 2008."

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