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A few good books : using contemporary readers' advisory strategies to connect readers with books
- Title
- A few good books : using contemporary readers' advisory strategies to connect readers with books / Stephanie L. Maatta.
- Author
- Maatta, Stephanie L.
- Publication
- New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2010.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 12-5337 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- xix, 387 p.; 23 cm.
- Summary
- Graphic novels are not just for kids-in fact the average age of the comic reader is estimated to be between 25 and 35! This hip new resource-from the acclaimed author of The Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels for Children and Tweens David Serchay-is an in-depth guide to understanding, building, and managing an optimal collection of graphic novels that is targeted to please the format's many dedicated adult fans.The book provides a helpful overview of the increasingly important role that graphic novels play in collection development. Serchay covers both American and foreign works and provides invaluable insight into their growing use in university and higher education settings, as well as their historical content, use in targeted library programs, and, of course, their ties to popular media and entertainment. There is also instruction for deciding exactly which novels to purchase, how best to manage your collection, and tips for displaying and promoting books to your patrons. Plus, you'll find guidance for dealing with common issues that may arise, like knowing which graphic novels might be inappropriate for younger readers, as well as an invaluable list of recommended purchases, further reading, and electronic resources. -- Back cover.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Contents
- From cuneiform to Kindle -- History and context of readers' advisory in the library -- The role of the reader and the act of reading -- Tags, clouds, and participatory readers' advisory services -- Reading electronically through sight and sound -- Beyond the general reference interview -- Knowing a few good books -- Reading in the genres -- Adventure, suspense, thrillers, and mysteries -- Science fiction, fantasy, and horror -- Romance, historical fiction, and westerns -- Merging, emerging, and re-emerging genres -- Readers' advisory services for special populations -- List culture -- Book awards and award-winning books -- Reading groups old and new -- Reading events : a celebration of reading, books, and authors -- Reflections on the future of reading and readers' advisory.
- Call Number
- JFE 12-5337
- ISBN
- 9781555706692 (alk. paper)
- 155570669X (alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2009040999
- OCLC
- 456977394
- Author
- Maatta, Stephanie L.
- Title
- A few good books : using contemporary readers' advisory strategies to connect readers with books / Stephanie L. Maatta.
- Imprint
- New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2010.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 12-5337