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Developing a "Focused" Comic Book Collection in an Academic Library

1991; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 4; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1300/j101v04n08_07

1544-435X

Doug Highsmith,

Educational Methods and Media Use

Although an increasing number of academic libraries have recognized the value of including comic books in their collections, most have not acquired their materials in a truly systematic manner. This article discusses various conceptual bases which can be used in the development of a comic book collection- one which complements, enhances or supports existing collection strengths or research interests (such as acquiring western comic books for a library with significant holdings in that genre of literature). Also discussed are some strategies involved in and resources available to support the development of such a focused collection.