Tag, You’re It: Enhancing Access to Graphic Novels

Authors

Wendy L. West, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2013

DOI

10.1353/pla.2013.0023

Abstract

Current users of academic libraries are avid readers of graphic novels. These thought-provoking materials are used for leisure reading, in instruction, and for research purposes. Libraries need to take care in providing access to these resources. This study analyzed the cataloging practices and social tagging of a specific list of graphic novel titles in the academic libraries of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Results found that of the 668 graphic novel records 68 (10.17 percent) used the genre heading “graphic novel” and 99 (14.8 percent) were tagged. This limited access could be improved by using social tagging and genre heading.

Recommended Citation

West, Wendy L., "Tag, You’re It: Enhancing Access to Graphic Novels" (2013). University Libraries Faculty Scholarship. 45.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/ulib_fac_scholar/45