Graphic Novels in Academic Libraries: From Maus to Manga and Beyond

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2006Author
O'English, Lorena
Matthews, J. Gregory
Lindsay, Elizabeth Blakesley
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This article addresses graphic novels and their growing popularity in academic libraries. Graphic novels are increasingly used as instructional resources, and they play an important role in supporting the recreational reading mission of academic libraries. The article will also tackle issues related to the cataloging and classification of graphic novels and discuss ways to use them for marketing and promotion of library services.