The Silver Age of Comics in Libraries: Programming, Best Practices, And More

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The Silver Age of Comics in Libraries: Programming, Best Practices, And More Presented by Lisa Rabey / Kris1n LaLonde / Andrew McBride h9p://bit.ly/silverageofcomics

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Why comics in libraries? •  Collec2ng comics is expensive, the library is free •  Improves literacy •  Popularity -‐ From 2001-‐2006, graphic novels grew from a $75 million to $330 million industry. –  Graphic Novels up 38% this year •  Unique perspec2ve on pop culture and life •  Can be a gateway to learning new or introducing difficult topics •  Different types of libraries have different types of collec2ons

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Lisa M. Rabey Systems and Web Librarian

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Outreach and Programming •  Outreach to student groups such as the Anime Student Group and Gamers Student Group •  Social Media – Blog, Facebook, Twi\er, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc •  Collabora2on with local library system / LCS for Free Comic Book Day and other events •  Volunteer at up and coming local conven2ons •  Present at non-‐librarian conferences

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Chippewa River District Library Mt Pleasant, MI Kris2n LaLonde Access Services Librarian

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2012 ABOUT MY LIBRARY & COMMUNITY •  Small town & Rural Area ~ 30,000 permanent residents •  Central Michigan University •  Rural Townships: Winn, Blanchard, Shepherd & Rosebush Total Ac2ve Users: 6700 Total Number of Checkouts: 254,495 Yearly Visitors: 272,023 Total Ac2ve Users: 6700 Total Number of Checkouts: 254,495 Yearly Visitors: 272,023

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BY THE NUMBERS: Holding: 3,100 graphic novels Circulate: 2,100 a year ~ 100 GNs per month via MeL ~ 20 GNs per month via WorldCat

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Free Comic Book Day •  Libraries work with vendors & comic book stores •  Distribute free comics that correspond to the collec2ons •  Workshops, demonstra2ons, ar2st’s alley, displays, etc Some Libraries are concerned about working with Comics Shops & vice versa… BUT DON’T BE!

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SUPERHEROES R’ SUPERSTARS PROGRAM

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Non-‐Proﬁt Organiza2on started by ar2st Jerzy Drozd; Ann Arbor, Librarian Edith Burney; Chelsea, Writer Dan Mishkin; East Lansing and Dan Merri\, owner of Green Brain Comics; Dearborn. •  Ann Arbor District Library •  Chelsea District Library Kids Read Comics Con •  Takes place at Ann Arbor District Library •  2000 par2cipants •  Ar2sts Alley with 63 ar2sts from across North America •  50 Diﬀerent workshops, panels & interac2ve events •  Focused on crea2on of comic books, anima2on & development

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Jerzy Drozd, Graphic Novel Academy In addi2on to Superhero programs, bring in ar2sts & writers to teach kids how to develop their own narra2ves. Shin from consuming to crea2ng. It will show that comics can be about anything and can be created by anyone Opens their eyes to diﬀerent genres.

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With Andrew McBride, Librarian

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Arab American Na2onal Museum •  Museum Mission and Facts – Only museum of its kind in the world – Documents and presents Arab American life •  Library and Resource Center – Largest collec2on of its kind – Arab American Book Award

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Geoﬀ Johns Arab American Graphic Novel Collec2on

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Graphic Novels at the AANM •  Comic books in a museum? Why? •  Audience: Youth, Staﬀ Members, and More! •  Collabora2ons: Green Brain Comics •  Events: Geoﬀ Johns Extravaganza

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Best Prac2ces •  You can do a lot with a li\le •  Network and cul2vate professional rela2onships •  Collaborate with local business and ins2tu2ons •  Outreach to local interest groups •  A\end non-‐librarian conferences

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Best Prac2ces •  Volunteer at comic and pop culture conven2ons •  Plan and execute workshops •  Create your own comic con •  Graphic novel book clubs •  Be crea2ve in collec2on development strategies

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Thank you! h\p://bit.ly/silverageofcomics