Virtual Learning
Originally aired live: 9th of March 2022
Webinar: The Value of Comics in Libraries – Engaging Readers, Expanding Readership
panelists + moderator
Moni Barrette
President-Elect, American Library Association’s Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table
Karen Dwarte
Inner West Council Library & History Services
Iurgi Urrutia
Convenor, ALIA Graphic Novels & Comics
Summary
The value of comics in libraries: engaging readers, expanding readership
A panel of international librarians discussed about the value of comics and graphic novels in libraries, and how best to build and promote a collection that increases literacy and engages readers of all ages.
Learnings from this session:
- The multi-literacy superpowers of comics
- Innovative ways to source, shelve, and promote comics in your library
- How to build community engagement with your graphic novel collection
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