shelving graphic novels
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Shelving Graphic Novels. Where do Graphic Novels Belong? . Where to shelve graphic novels can be a tough decision for librarians to make. By Dewey 741.5?. In Fiction?. By Subject?. Shelve them by Dewey # 741.5. faster cataloging and shelving - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Shelving
Graphic
Novels
Where do Graphic Novels Belong?
Where to shelve graphic novels can be a tough decision for librarians to make.
By Dewey
741.5?In Fiction?
By Subject?
Shelve them by Dewey # 741.5• faster cataloging
and shelving• students always
know where to find them
• helps increase circulation because they are altogether
• not organized by content
• some people may not take them as seriously because they think they are entertainment as opposed to books with literary value.
Source: Dickinson (2007)
Positives Negatives
Shelve them by Subject
Positives+ users will get used to
seeing them integrated into content just like other books
Negatives- novels could get lost in the
shelves - teachers may get mad at
students for using graphic novels in research
Source: Dickinson (2007) Image Source: http://www.titlewave.com/cover?FLR=29092B0&SID=fab9957316a195c5661391a56851ec67&type=cover
(ex. Shelf Maus with the Holocaust 940.53)
•Shelve non-fiction with the corresponding subject.•Shelve fiction by author.
Age Appropriate?If your library serves multiple age groups, the age appropriateness of graphic novels could be an issue.
Group them in separate
age appropriate
sections.
Mark them with a
sticker that
designates the
age level.
Source: Mooney (2002)Image Source:http://media.tv20detroit.com/images/tv-ratings.jpg
Sources Used:
• Dickinson, G. (2007, May/June). The question: Where should I shelve graphic novels?. Knowledge Quest, 35(5). 56-57. Retrieved on October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.
• Mooney, M. (2002, Nov/Dec). Graphic novels: How they can work in libraries. Book Report, 21(3). 18-19. Retrieved on October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.