Comic Book Collections and Programming - A Practical Guide for Librarians

Comic Book Collections and Programming is an essential reference for collections librarians, children's librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting.

List 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

About the author

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.

Summary

Comic Book Collections and Programming is an essential reference for collections librarians, children’s librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Wood, Matthew Z. Wood
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9781538107324
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-0732-4
• No. of pages: 184
• Series: Practical Guides for Librarians; Practical Guides for Librarian; Practical Guides for Librarian; Practical Guides for Librarians
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / Administration & Management, Comic Books, Comics, Graphic Novels, Libraries, Library collections, Library Programming, Pop culture, Specialty Collections, Library, archive and information management, Library, Archive & Information Management, Acquisitions & collection development, Acquisitions and collection development