Beyond 741.5: creating an identity for graphic novels in an academic library’s curriculum materials center
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to review an existing graphic novel collection in the curriculum materials center of an academic library. The review would result in a clear identity for the collection and guide the creation of revised collection development, management and cataloging processes.
Design/methodology/approach
The physical and bibliographic identities of each individual graphic novel were reviewed and compared with collection development tools.
Findings
The review revealed a mismatch between the physical and bibliographic markers applied to some graphic novels and inconsistencies in the assignment of items based on audience and literature type. At the completion of the project, 43% of the graphic novels were reassigned based on audience, literature type or both.
Originality/value
There is limited research about the collection challenges and needs of graphic novels in juvenile and curriculum materials collections within academic libraries. This research details the process used to evaluate the collection and create a physical and bibliographic identity that fits the needs of the library’s users.
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Acknowledgements
The authors want to thank the staff at Kaplan Family Library for offering support and answering questions throughout this project. The authors thank Denise A. Garofalo (Librarian for Systems and Catalog Services) for her knowledge and contribution regarding bibliographic data and cataloging. The authors also want to thank Vivian Milczarski (Director of the Kaplan Family Library) for facilitating and supporting this internship project.
Citation
Casey, T.R. and Trask, G.M. (2024), "Beyond 741.5: creating an identity for graphic novels in an academic library’s curriculum materials center", Collection and Curation, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-01-2024-0002
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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