Comic Book Collections For Libraries

Author : Bryan D. Fagan,Jody Condit Fagan
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598845112

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Comic Book Collections for Libraries by Bryan D. Fagan,Jody Condit Fagan Pdf

This book will help librarians extend literary graphic novel collections to attract a large, untapped group of comic book readers with a sure-to-be-popular comic book collection. Do comic books belong in libraries? Absolutely—as Comic Book Collections for Libraries makes very clear. This illustrated guide defines the role of comic books in the modern library, provides a thorough grounding in the subject for beginners, and suggests new ideas for those already familiar with these perennial reader favorites. The book begins by introducing the structure of the comic book, industry players, and genres. The bulk of the guide, however, is comprised of actionable advice on such things as creating and maintaining the collection, cataloging for effective access, and promoting the collection, including how to feature comics with other library materials, such as movies and games. Drawing on the authors' experience, the volume answers numerous other questions as well. How can you tell which titles are age-appropriate for your library? Which titles are popular? How do you include characters that will appeal to diverse reader groups? Complete with checklists and a rich array of examples, this easy-to-use work can make every librarian a superhero.

Author : Bryan D. Fagan,Jody Condit Fagan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598845129

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Comic Book Collections for Libraries by Bryan D. Fagan,Jody Condit Fagan Pdf

This book will help librarians extend literary graphic novel collections to attract a large, untapped group of comic book readers with a sure-to-be-popular comic book collection. Do comic books belong in libraries? Absolutely—as Comic Book Collections for Libraries makes very clear. This illustrated guide defines the role of comic books in the modern library, provides a thorough grounding in the subject for beginners, and suggests new ideas for those already familiar with these perennial reader favorites. The book begins by introducing the structure of the comic book, industry players, and genres. The bulk of the guide, however, is comprised of actionable advice on such things as creating and maintaining the collection, cataloging for effective access, and promoting the collection, including how to feature comics with other library materials, such as movies and games. Drawing on the authors' experience, the volume answers numerous other questions as well. How can you tell which titles are age-appropriate for your library? Which titles are popular? How do you include characters that will appeal to diverse reader groups? Complete with checklists and a rich array of examples, this easy-to-use work can make every librarian a superhero.

Author : Randy Duncan,Matthew J. Smith
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780826429360

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The Power of Comics by Randy Duncan,Matthew J. Smith Pdf

Offers undergraduate students with an understanding of the comics medium and its communication potential. This book deals with comic books and graphic novels. It focuses on comic books because in their longer form they have the potential for complexity of expression.

Author : Matthew Z. Wood
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538107331

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Comic Book Collections and Programming by Matthew Z. Wood Pdf

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.

Author : Jack Kirby
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781401292140

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DC Universe Bronze Age Omnibus by Jack Kirby by Jack Kirby Pdf

For the first time, DC collects the 1970s and 1980s short-run comics by prolific writer/artist Jack Kirby in one massive hardcover featuring the Demon, OMAC, Super Powers, The Losers and many more. In the world of comic books, few writers or artists loom as large as the legendary Jack Kirby. By the early 1970s, he'd already spent 30 pioneering years innovating and exploring the comics art form. After a groundbreaking decade at Marvel, Kirby returned to DC Comics and immediately began crafting some of his best-loved works, most notably his cosmic epic, the Fourth World saga. For anyone but Jack Kirby, this colossal masterpiece would have been contribution enough to the DC canon, but "the King" spent that same period revitalizing all corners of the DC Universe, from superhero antics to experimental horror to wartime realism, and creating such unforgettable characters as Etrigan the Demon and OMAC. This volume pulls together more than 1,400 pages of these "other" Kirby comics from the 1970s and 1980s, featuring the Demon, the Sandman, the Losers and more! Collects stories from In the Days of the Mob #1-2, Spirit World #1, Weird Mystery Tales #1-3, The Demon #1-16, The Sandman #1-6, OMAC #1-8, Our Fighting Forces #151-162, Super Powers (Vol. 1) #1-5, Super Powers (Vol. 2) #1-6 and many more!

Author : Brian Flota,Kate Morris
Publisher : Assoc of College & Research Libraries
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0838939503

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Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library by Brian Flota,Kate Morris Pdf

Comic book properties continue to dominate popular culture, and there has been continued growth in the academic field of Comics Studies. Graphic novels and comic trade paperbacks populate the shelves of many academic libraries. Single issue collections of "floppy" comic books, however, tend to find their home in special collections libraries because their flimsy construction, highly acidic paper, and, occasionally, the scarcity of certain specific issues warrants special storage and handling. Thoughtful consideration must go into any decision to begin or sustain these collections. Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library collects best practices for the acquisition, preservation, storage, and cataloging of comics, particularly single-issue (or floppy) comics, within the special collections units of academic library collections. Four sections answer: Why Should Your Institution Collect Comics? Your Library Collects or Wants to Collect Comics. Now What? How Do You Engage in Library Instruction and Outreach with Your Comics Collection? How Can Comics Be Used as Primary and Secondary Source Material by Students and Faculty? Chapters address challenges specific to comic book collections in academic libraries, such as finding space and funds to build a collection, making diverse and inclusive collections, leading innovative library instruction sessions with comics, and working with undergraduate and graduate students on comics research. Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library can help you develop, cultivate, grow, catalog, and make use of comic book collections.

Author : Randall W. Scott
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015019640559

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Comics Librarianship by Randall W. Scott Pdf

Scott (librarian, Michigan State U. Libraries) covers comics librarianship as a specialty, acquisitions, storage and preservation, cataloging, and "being the expert," and describes how and why a world- class comics collection has grown over the past 20 years at Michigan State. A glossary, a directory of special collections, and a list of research topics are also included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Robert G. Weiner
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786456932

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Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives by Robert G. Weiner Pdf

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.

Author : Olivia Piepmeier,Stephanie Grimm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1634000803

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Comics and Critical Librarianship by Olivia Piepmeier,Stephanie Grimm Pdf

"Highlights the use and focus of comics by librarians and library workers who practice critical librarianship"--

Author : Peter Coraggio
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Piano
ISBN : 0849762154

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Pedaling by Peter Coraggio Pdf

Author : Michigan State University. Libraries. Special Collections Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1435 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 031329030X

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The Comic Art Collection Catalog by Michigan State University. Libraries. Special Collections Division Pdf

This is the most comprehensive dictionary available on comic art. The catalog provides detailed information about more than 60,000 cataloged books, magazines, scrapbooks, fanzines, comic books, and other materials in the Michigan State University Libraries, America's premiere library comics collection. Each book or serial is listed by title, with entries as appropriate under author, subject, and series. Besides the traditional books and magazines, significant collections of microfilm, sound recordings, vertical files, and realia (mainly T-shirts) are included. Comics and related materials are grouped by nationality and by genre.

Author : Frank W. Hoffmann,Richard John Wood
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810851806

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Library Collection Development Policies by Frank W. Hoffmann,Richard John Wood Pdf

This book represents an ongoing effort to fill the void in the library literature relating to collection development policies. The authors, whose experience each spans four decades as library educators and practitioners, created the book--as well as a forthcoming companion volume devoted to school libraries--to assist both library school students and professionals in the field in the compilation, revision, and implementation of collection development policies. Cutting edge trends such as digital document delivery and library cooperation are also covered. Furthermore, given the premise that a well-rounded policy reflects all activities concerning the collection management process--including the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and weeding of information resources--it is hoped that this work will also prove useful to non-librarians possessing some kind of stake in high quality library holdings, such as library board members, politicians, and administrators directly responsible for library operations, and institutional patrons.

Author : Linda S Katz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317940043

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Popular Culture and Acquisitions by Linda S Katz Pdf

Here is an accessible book containing strategies to help librarians expand their popular culture collections in an organized manner. Many publications explain why libraries should collect popular culture materials; this one explains how. Packed full of useful information, Popular Culture and Acquisitions provides numerous practical approaches to collecting this ever-expanding, often unwieldy mass of information. It aids both beginning and experienced librarians as they sort through the vast array of materials available to them. Discussions ranging from what to collect and how to collect it to what to do with the material once it’s obtained give librarians solid information on how to establish cohesive popular culture collections. Chapters provide first-hand advice on: the importance of collection development policies problems of budgets, storage, and preservation working with donors methods of resource sharing what to collect, for whom, and for what purposes the struggle for legitimacy competition from collectors and fans locating obscure acquisitions or review sources Popular Culture and Acquisitions also includes chapters on how to acquire specific types of popular culture materials, such as children’s series books, comic books, mystery and detective fiction, popular recordings, romance novels, and tabloids. Librarians attempting to collect such materials systematically will find this book to be an invaluable guide for their efforts.

Author : Frank Bramlett,Roy Cook,Aaron Meskin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317915386

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The Routledge Companion to Comics by Frank Bramlett,Roy Cook,Aaron Meskin Pdf

This cutting-edge handbook brings together an international roster of scholars to examine many facets of comics and graphic novels. Contributor essays provide authoritative, up-to-date overviewsof the major topics and questions within comic studies, offering readers a truly global approach to understanding the field. Essays examine: the history of the temporal, geographical, and formal development of comics, including topics like art comics, manga, comix, and the comics code; issues such as authorship, ethics, adaptation, and translating comics connections between comics and other artistic media (drawing, caricature, film) as well as the linkages between comics and other academic fields like linguistics and philosophy; new perspectives on comics genres, from funny animal comics to war comics to romance comics and beyond. The Routledge Companion to Comics expertly organizes representative work from a range of disciplines, including media and cultural studies, literature, philosophy, and linguistics. More than an introduction to the study of comics, this book will serve as a crucial reference for anyone interested in pursuing research in the area, guiding students, scholars, and comics fans alike.

Author : Michael Bemis
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838996058

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Library and Information Science by Michael Bemis Pdf

This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance.