Deligencia, Nick
Kosturski, K. (2012, October 12). Foolproof graphic novel collection development. Retrieved from https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/foolproof-graphic-novel-collection-development/
Summary: Graphic novels cover fiction and nonfiction topics. A library can start with a small collection and grow it over time. Many TV shows and movies are based on graphic novels, which is helping to push graphic novels into the mainstream. The author suggests that developing this area of a library collection can draw new patrons to the library. Comics are also discussed in the article, particularly because “Comics fans go to the library. They like to read.”
Comments: This article is great if you’re just getting started thinking about graphic novels. The graphic novels collection in my school library definitely has the highest voluntary circulation rate, and students are always asking for more. Since it’s unlikely that a school library has sufficient funding to acquire all graphic novels and comics that students request, a few guiding principles about developing this area of the library is tremendously useful.
Showing posts with label comic books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label comic books. Show all posts
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
U. of I. Library System Has Unique Collection of Indian Comic Books
Casso, Gillian
U. of I. Library System Has Unique Collection of Indian
Comic Books
Heckel, J. (2015). U. of I. library
system has unique collection of Indian comic books. Retrieved from http://news.illinois.edu/news/15/0128comic_books_MaraThacker.html
Summary: This article interviews Mara
Thacker who is a librarian at the University of Illinois. She talks about
collecting Indian comic books that are in Hindi. She goes on to say that she
believes that the library has the largest Indian comic book collection in North
American. In collaboration with the International and Area Studies Library and
the Undergraduate Library Ms. Tucker was able to start the collection. A goal
of this organization is for each member library to create its own area of
specialization that benefits a national collection of materials without
duplicating another member library collection. Ms. Thacker’s interest in Indian
art and culture led to this collection being born.
Evaluation: I think that it is amazing
that Ms. Thacker was able to create a collection based on her personal interest
in a particular culture. It explains in the article that the library already
had a great Indian film collection and that this collection could enhance the
Indian materials collection. Being able to share a unique collection that not
every library has is great. This collection can also give students a unique
perspective into Indian art and how the world of comics is viewed in India. I think
that it would be interesting to compare English written comic books with Hindi
written comic books and see what similarities and differences each has.
Monday, March 9, 2015
How Graphic Novels Became the Hottest Section in the Library
Casso, Gillian
How Graphic Novels Became the Hottest Section in the Library
MACDONALD, H. (2013). How graphic novels became the hottest section in the library. Publishers Weekly, 260(18), 20-25.
Summary:
This article describes how the circulation for graphic novels has increased over the last several years, but still remains low in the amount of materials the library owns. While there are still stigmas attached to reading graphic novels stemming from the 1950s, concerns that they are poor literature have dissipated over the last several years. Interest in comics and graphic novels took off in the early 2000s due to manga becoming popularized. Acclaimed books such as Maus and Watchmen broke the ice and circulation numbers began to rise. This article explains that while librarians are getting on board with comics, publishers are still a little behind the times and it can be difficult to build a robust collection, especially when publishers themselves aren't sure about the comics and graphic novels being published. Because circulation numbers are rising, libraries are continuously adding to their graphic novel collections. While e-book lenders, such as Overdrive have graphic novels the collection is limited and can be costly.
Evaluation:
I have to say that I love graphic novels and in fact my favorite one is Fables by Bill Willingham. Over the last several years, the library that I work at has drastically expanded the graphic novels collection and it tends to be the most looked at section of the library. It was great to read an article that touched on some great points, such as how until recently it graphic novels were looked at as poor literature. I thought it was interesting how the article describes the relationship between librarians and publishers and how in the past very few publishers catered to libraries. An important point brought up in this article is how publishers feel that libraries are still prejudiced about comics and that they could be subjected to removal due to book challenges. I also find it interesting that e-book lenders have a smaller collection of graphic novels especially since the popularity has increased.
How Graphic Novels Became the Hottest Section in the Library
MACDONALD, H. (2013). How graphic novels became the hottest section in the library. Publishers Weekly, 260(18), 20-25.
Summary:
This article describes how the circulation for graphic novels has increased over the last several years, but still remains low in the amount of materials the library owns. While there are still stigmas attached to reading graphic novels stemming from the 1950s, concerns that they are poor literature have dissipated over the last several years. Interest in comics and graphic novels took off in the early 2000s due to manga becoming popularized. Acclaimed books such as Maus and Watchmen broke the ice and circulation numbers began to rise. This article explains that while librarians are getting on board with comics, publishers are still a little behind the times and it can be difficult to build a robust collection, especially when publishers themselves aren't sure about the comics and graphic novels being published. Because circulation numbers are rising, libraries are continuously adding to their graphic novel collections. While e-book lenders, such as Overdrive have graphic novels the collection is limited and can be costly.
Evaluation:
I have to say that I love graphic novels and in fact my favorite one is Fables by Bill Willingham. Over the last several years, the library that I work at has drastically expanded the graphic novels collection and it tends to be the most looked at section of the library. It was great to read an article that touched on some great points, such as how until recently it graphic novels were looked at as poor literature. I thought it was interesting how the article describes the relationship between librarians and publishers and how in the past very few publishers catered to libraries. An important point brought up in this article is how publishers feel that libraries are still prejudiced about comics and that they could be subjected to removal due to book challenges. I also find it interesting that e-book lenders have a smaller collection of graphic novels especially since the popularity has increased.
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