Developing and Promoting Graphic Novel Collections (Teens @ the Library)
This volume is filled with practical information and savvy advice. Miller first grounds readers with a clear definition of the format and a brief history of its development. Next come sections on selection, purchasing, and cataloging and maintenance, which, while detailed, largely consist of general collection-development advice. However, Miller also gives attention to unresolved issues unique to graphic novels, providing convincing justifications for their purchase, offering useful tips for booktalks and discussions, and even suggesting the best shelf location. Readers may also refer to "Core Titles" recommendations, a list of major publishers, bibliographies of related print and online resources, and a "Comic Art Glossary." This thorough guide effectively validates the presence of graphic novels in libraries, and should contribute toward their establishment as an accepted component of all school and public library collections.-Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.