Accessing the Avengers: An Investigation of Graphic Novel Classification in Literature and Practice

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  • February 28, 2019
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  • Turner, Elizabeth
    • Affiliation: School of Information and Library Science
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  • Purpose: With the increasing popularity of graphic novels, the medium poses new problems to information professionals, particularly in how to organize this material in conjunction with more traditional literature. This study attempted to understand the classification of graphic novels in three collections in order to compare their organizational systems to current trends in the literature. Methods: The study collected data on the type of classification system implemented (cataloging, shelving, or metadata schema), the system's effectiveness within its environment, and employee opinions on implementation. Unlike previous studies, commercial collections were also observed for comparison. Results: This study synthesized scattered information about the implementation of classification systems and revealed while authors have suggested best practices for providing access to graphic novels, these practices were not yet used in the libraries studied There was no clear universal classification system, either in the settings studied or the literature. Conclusions: Flexibility, transparency, and consistency should be the driving forces for graphic novel classification rather than a single, rigid system. Libraries should balance their methods with the needs of the patrons and utilize resources outside of the classification system to increase access to materials.
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  • Gunther, Wanda
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  • Master of Science in Library Science
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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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