Comic book collections and programming : a practical guide for librarians

Summary:

"Comic 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" -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781538107324
ISBN: 1538107325
Physical Description: xvi, 167 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The state of comics in libraries -- The basics of comics -- Comics collections in libraries -- Cataloging, displaying and promoting comics -- Comics and outreach : building bridges -- Children's comics in libraries -- Teen comics in libraries -- Adult comics in libraries -- Comics and comics programming.