Webcomic Collection Proposal

LIBS 648: Reading, Evaluating, and Selecting Graphic Novels

A brief proposal for the addition of a curated selection of graphic novels to a public library collection, specifically those that were originally published as webcomics or through other digital platforms. Just as many a household name got their start posting their work onto early aughts internet, the ascendance of comics to worldwide ubiquity was doubtlessly accelerated through the digitization of society—and likely something nearly everyone can vouch from the habits of someone they know, if not their own. This is one of the efforts I'd pursue pretty quickly if given enough say in a library's collection.

Student Learning Objectives

1. Create innovative responses to the needs and interests of diverse and global communities.

3. Interpret and apply basic and applied research to improve their professional practice.

5. Integrate evolving technologies and theories that underpin their design, application, and use with library and information services.

6. Analyze current and historical trends to forecast future directions of the library and information field.