This study of the graphic novel and its growth in the library helps librarians utilize and develop this extraordinarily popular format in their library collections. What does the surge of popularity in graphic novels mean for libraries? Graphic Novels Beyond the Basics: Insights and Issues for Libraries goes deeper into this subject than any other volume previously published, bringing together a distinguished panel of experts to examine questions librarians may encounter as they work to enhance their graphic novel holdings. Graphic Novels Beyond the Basics begins by introducing librarians to the world of the graphic novel: popular and critically acclaimed fiction and nonfiction titles; a wide range of genres including Japanese manga and other international favorites; recurring story and character archetypes; and titles created for specific cultural audiences and female readers. The book then offers a series of chapters on key issues librarians will face with graphic novels on the shelves, including processing and retention questions, preservation and retention, collecting related media such as Japanese anime films and video games, potential grounds for patron or parental complaints, the future of graphic novels, and more.

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Information

Publisher

Libraries Unlimited

Year

2009

ISBN

9780313391200

Edition

Topic

Languages & Linguistics

Subtopic

Library & Information Science

Index

Languages & Linguistics

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Origin Stories
A Quick History of Comics and Graphic Narrative
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Librarians
About Comics Today
About This Book
Notes
References
PART I: THE LITERATURE
PART II: GRAPHIC NOVELS AND THE LIBRARY
Appendix A: Graphic Novels and Games
Appendix B: Guide to Graphic Novels in Special Topics
Appendix C: Bibliography of Books: Graphic Novels, Libraries, and Literacy
Appendix D: Selected Online Resources
Index
About the Editors and Contributors