Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library

This unique guide offers fresh insights on how graphic novels and comics differ from traditional books and require different treatment in the libraryfrom purchasing shelving and cataloging to readers'' advisory services programs and curriculum.Challenging librarians to rethink some of their traditional practices Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library provides creative and proven solutions for libraries of all types that want to get comics into the hands of fans and promote readership. The author describes how libraries would benefit from an in-house classification system and organization that accounts for both publishers and series. In addition acquiring comics can often be tricky due to renumbering of series reboots shifting creative teams and morethis book shows you how to work around those obstacles. Shelving and displays that reflect comic readers'' browsing habits creative programs that boost circulation of comics and graphic novels and how comics can play a vital role in educational institutions are also covered.