To say that graphic novels, comics, and other forms of sequential art have become a major part of popular culture and academia would be a vast understatement. Now an established component of library and archive collections across the globe, graphic novels are proving to be one of the last kinds of print publications actually gaining in popularity.

Full of practical advice and innovative ideas for librarians, educators, and archivists, this book provides a wide-reaching look at how graphic novels and comics can be used to their full advantage in educational settings. Topics include the historically tenuous relationship between comics and librarians; the aesthetic value of sequential art; the use of graphic novels in library outreach services; collection evaluations for both American and Canadian libraries; cataloging tips and tricks; and the swiftly growing realm of webcomics.

About the Author
Robert G. Weiner is the popular culture librarian at Texas Tech University. His work has been published in the Journal of Popular Culture, Public Library Quarterly, Journal of American Culture, International Journal of Comic Art and Popular Music and Society, and is the author/editor/coeditor of numerous books related to popular culture.

Reviews
"rich...more data, coverage of academic libraries, and Canadian perspectives are collected here than in previous books on graphic novels in libraries...recommended for all"-Library Journal; "extremely well organized with rich content...excellent...highly recommended"-Reference & User Services Quarterly; "provides some scholarly analysis, making it worth considering as an introductory textbook"-American Libraries.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786443024
Author Robert G. Weiner
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 503g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 15mm