For immediate release | June 16, 2014

What you need to know about graphic novels

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CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Editions announces an exciting new workshop, with David Serchay. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30 pm EST/1:30 pm CST on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014.

In this workshop, David Serchay will help you develop your graphic novel collection by providing a wealth of tips and practical advice about buying, recommending, cataloging and shelving graphic novels. You will gain invaluable knowledge about graphic novels and how best to build and manage an optimal collection that is targeted both to please the format’s many dedicated fans and to help others discover it.

Topics include:

  • defining a graphic novel;
  • discussing why your library needs graphic novels;
  • developing a collection, including finding and purchasing graphic novels;
  • cataloging and shelving graphic novels;
  • building programs with graphic novels.

About the Instructor

David S. Serchay is the author of the "Librarian’s Guide to Graphic Novels for Children and Tweens" and the "Librarian’s Guide to Graphic Novels for Adults." He is a youth services librarian for the Broward County (Fla.) Library System, where his duties include selecting graphic novels for the entire library system. He has spoken on the topic of graphic novels and libraries in many places including the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference and San Diego Comicon. In addition to his books, he has contributed to various other publications including reference books for Salem Press and ABC-CLIO/Greenwood Press.

Registration for this 91´«Ã½ Editions Workshop is available on the . You can purchase registration at both and rates.

91´«Ã½ Editions Workshops are designed to give you and your staff the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning experience that will help you make the best technology decisions for your library.

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Contact:

Dan Freeman

eLearning Manager

91´«Ã½ Publishing

91´«Ã½ Publishing

editionscoursehelp@ala.org

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