Library collections for teens : manga and graphic novels

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Where to find it

Information & Library Science Library

Call Number
Z692.G7 F58 2011
Status
Available

Summary

Here's the most current and complete guide written for librarians to the fascinating world of Japanese and American manga and graphic novels. Written by two experts who are very popular workshop presenters, Fletcher-Spear and Jenson-Benjamin cover everything librarians need to know in the manga and graphic novels area, from evaluating, selecting, and ordering to building and integrating collections and defending titles. They cover both new and popular titles and series as well as what is classic and necessary for your collection.

Contents

How to use this book and what is a graphic novel -- History of American comics and graphic novels -- The evolution of manga -- Benefits of graphic novels -- Collection development and management -- Evaluating a graphic novel for purchase -- Purchasing options -- Mending -- Programming with graphic novels -- Recommended graphic novels.

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