{"product_id":"comic-book-collections-and-programming-a-practical-guide-for-librarians-9781538107324","title":"Comic Book Collections and Programming: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComic 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComic 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\u003cbr\u003eWood's knowledge of (and passion for) the graphic format shines from each page. Worth purchasing for the annotated book lists alone, this book a well-rounded resource that hass been missing from professional collections. Recommended for librarians of any skill level interested in improving, and advocating for, their library's comics collection. -- John Davis, Librarian, Durham County Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList 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","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041106723159,"sku":"9781538107324","price":52.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538107324.jpg?v=1750948978","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/comic-book-collections-and-programming-a-practical-guide-for-librarians-9781538107324","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}