A school librarian discusses some of the ways his students interact with comics and how he's seen them grow over the past year.
Rex Libris is a guardian of knowledge, defender of the Dewey Decimal System and the best hope for the future of civilization. His story is finally told in Rex Libris, the new comic book series by James Turner. see www.slavelabor.com/prev_rex/prev_rex.html
There’s something about comic books that excites people. As a child I devoured Archie and Richie Rich comics, but soon forgot about them as novels became my go-to medium. A few years ago, while in library school, I was introduced to graphic novels. As I read them, that familiar thrill I felt from reading text
Eccoci al secondo appuntamento dedicato all’arte che racconta i libri. Se la scorsa domenica abbiamo scoperto delle meravigliose installazioni, oggi è la volta della pittura moderna e delle illustrazioni.
A collection of the best cartoons and comics showing the daily life of a library near you.
Library Lady. Dorothy Clewes. Illustrations by Robert Hales. Chatto, Boyd & Oliver, 1970. Seven-year-old Ginny only owns one book to her name until a library opens down the street. She is welcomed by...
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A collection of the best cartoons and comics showing the daily life of a library near you.
The best comic books list & graphic novels with such astonishing art that you will want to display on your coffee table and wall. From Marvel & DC to indie comic books.
Learn how to start and make the most of book clubs for comics and graphic novels with the Comic Book Club Handbook, a new resource produced by Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in collaboration with Comic-Con International! Designed for librarians, retailers, and individuals alike, the Comic Book Club Handbook goes inside the how's and why's of creating a graphic novel book club. The handbook provides proven strategies for getting started, selecting books, engaging your community, managing discussions, and much more, including a helpful table of books to get you started!
Thanks to everyone who helped make Comic Con 2023 a huge success! The next Mesa County Libraries Comic Con will be held on Saturday, September 21st 2024, at Grand Junction Convention Center. …
Nick Page found this 1960s comic book advert extolling the virtues of public libraries. Especially poignant as public libraries around the world struggle for survival. Books! And that's where I…
A collection of the best cartoons and comics showing the daily life of a library near you.
Library Literature Worth Reading
"Man overbored? Toss him a good book!"--and other charming slogans that once encouraged the public to read
Early reader comic books give kids who are just beginning to read an opportunity to step away from workbook texts and enjoy the stories!
Obviously, I cannot speak for every library. Probably plenty of libraries exist where comic books can be found in abundance. However, while my library has expanded its graphic novel collections i…
Just like books, these clever cartoons will help you reduce stress – and provide refreshing, and uncommon reasons to read even more books.
What is important to know about collecting comic books and which comics worth investing in.
The internets may be full of WTF, but the library did it first. Judge A Book By Its Cover - Virgin Mobile
This is a print of the corner art from random comic book covers from the 60s to the 80s. The print is 11 by 17 and is printed on 67lb cover stock paper. The 15 by 24 size is a digital print and is on 100lb gloss paper and will be shipped in a mailing tube. The post office has been very inconsistent with delivery times. Sometimes it takes 4 days and sometimes it takes a month. Please be patient. It's not my fault.
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Mary Kelly and Holly Hibner are public librarians in Michigan who've spent years behind the reference desk. They've put together quite an amusing website
Free books? What's the gimmick?! #libraries
Featuring hilarious library puns, funny literary jokes, and more.
Lolcats Thank you Mr. Stratton, whoever you are. Your cartoon is all over the net, but I can’t find anything about you, unless this is your book (in that case RIP). Charles Schulz (1997 Inte…
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What works on a Library's Facebook Page? What is considered "Viral Content" for library patrons? To find this answer, last January I created a Facebook Group for librarians to share their viral content (The Shareable Clique). And throughout the six months, librarians shared posts that scored high reach. The ones that were generic, other libraries have reshared, many receiving the same great results. There is a science behind posting on Facebook. These libraries (over 500 members!) have cracked the code. So, what works? I've gone through all of the posts and put together a list of 30 different content ideas you can post on your library's Facebook Page. Today, we're sharing the first 15! (All images are linked to the original poster.) 1. Local History Articles/Pictures Patrons love their local history (and this can be city/town or even state). Time and time again, these posts garner over 1,000 reach with an impressive number of clicks, likes and shares. "Like" your local History Society's Facebook page for precious (easy) content to reshare (Bonus points -- this also generates goodwill between organizations). And don't forget to tag other pages if they are featured in the content (i.e. for the example below, they posted a photo of the Farmer's Market in 1978 and tagged the Farmer's Market FB page). 2. Pictures of Parents with their Kids or Even Just Kids Reading w/a Quote Is there any other image that pulls at the patron's heart strings than kids learning to love reading? People can't help but like them! 3. Articles About Reading Patrons love to read articles that support their reading habits! Mix it up with fun one and serious ones. Try to share from sources that already have a lot of engagement on Facebook so you know you're sharing quality information (and Facebook rewards you for doing so!). Can Reading Make You Happier? 11 Books To Read While Hiking That Are Totally Worth Their Weight in Your Backpack Science Shows Something Surprising About People Who Still Read Fiction Why Digital Natives Prefer Reading in Print. Yes, You Read That Right. 4. Book Humor images People love to laugh! So, give them something to laugh about. 5. Author Quote images Share words of wisdom from our clever writing friends. It is just as good as getting a celebrity spokesperson! The quotes can be about the library or just messages that produce a reaction from readers. 6. Bookworm Problems What patron can't relate? 7. Interactive Articles Quick articles that help readers learn a little more about themselves through the lens of books. 51 of the Most Beautiful Sentences in Literature Quiz: Can Your Age Be Guessed Based on Your Taste in Books? What Kind of Reader Are You? 8. Prompt Comments with a Great Image. 9. Where Were You? Everett Public Library wrote a post about where staff were when Mount St. Helens erupted 35 years ago. Patrons responded with their own experiences. Do you have any local events where could you do this for your own library page? 10. Library Facts Patrons are proud of their library! And people love info charts! Mixing them together is a win/win! 11. Library Mascots Use mascots, action figures, and stuffed animals to highlight things in a fun way. We also talked about this in a previous article. 12. Fascinating Facts about Classic/Popular Books Fascinating facts about classic and popular books have resonated well with patrons. Sharing posts about upcoming movies (adapted by books) and new releases (like the announcement of Harper Lee's sequel) may work well for some library pages, too. 13. Unusual Library Stories Don't forget to include unusual library stories, putting a friendly face on your account. Did you see something amusing in the stacks? Did you come across a happy coincidence? Did something happen to a familiar library mascot? Don't forget to share it here. 14. Library Appreciation Chances are, if patrons are following you on Facebook, they care a lot about you. Sharing quotes about libraries in general tends to get a positive response. 15. Fun Book/Library Related Videos Bonus reach points if it is uploaded to Facebook so it automatically plays! Ikea's Parody of eBooks Stay tuned for next month when we share 15 more content ideas! In the meantime, you can join The Shareable Clique to learn of other things you can repost or read our other articles about Facebook and Libraries: 10 Facebook Tips Patrons Wish Their Libraries Knew 8 Free Ways to Boost Your Library's Facebook Reach 15 More Viral Content Ideas for Your Library's FB Page! (Part 2) Happy Facebooking!
The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library is one of the world's largest libraries devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts and is Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. The Beinecke Library's robust collections are used to create new scholarship by researchers from around the world.
