Comic Book Collections and Programming

Comic Book Collections and Programming
Author :
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 185
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781538107331
ISBN-13 : 1538107333
Rating : 4/5 (333 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Comic Book Collections and Programming by : Matthew Z. Wood

Download or read book Comic Book Collections and Programming written by Matthew Z. Wood and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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.


Comic Book Collections and Programming Related Books

Comic Book Collections and Programming
Language: en
Pages: 185
Authors: Matthew Z. Wood
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-08-15 - Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Comic Book Collections and Programming will help librarians build a collection that’s right for their library, including specialty collections for kids, teens
The Collection Program in Schools
Language: en
Pages: 267
Authors: Marcia A. Mardis
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-07-19 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This thorough treatment of collection development for school library educators, students, and practicing school librarians provides quick access to information.
Teen Fandom and Geek Programming
Language: en
Pages: 169
Authors: Carrie Rogers-Whitehead
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-06-15 - Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Fandom and geek programming has exploded in libraries in recent years. From anime-themed library lock-in events, cosplay contests, and video game tournaments, t
Creating a Tween Collection
Language: en
Pages: 164
Authors: Karen M. Smith
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-04-15 - Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Creating a Tween Collection shows librarians how to evaluate their current juvenile and teen collections; meet all tween needs for recreation, education, and li
Library Programming Made Easy
Language: en
Pages: 180
Authors: Michelle Demeter
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-04-30 - Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book provides in-depth practical advice and examples of public and academic library programming activities. Included in this volume are methods for identif