[Neasis-l] Graphic Novels 101: Building Collections for Kids, Teens, and Adults Workshop

[GSLIS CE2]

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Simmons GSLIS CE Workshops

Graphic Novels 101: Building Collections for Kids, Teens, and Adults 
Workshop
Online -- August 1-31, 2009
$250 (Simmons GSLIS Alumni price $200)
PDPs: 15

If you're starting a new collection or want to solidify your 
understanding of this popular format, this online course will illuminate 
the joys and challenges of collecting graphic novels and comics. Over 
the month, national graphic novel expert Robin Brenner will start by 
covering all of the basics of the format: what defines graphic novels, 
the history of comics and graphic novels, who they're written for, and 
how to select them for your collection. This course will cover the 
specific literacy graphic novels require and give all students a chance 
to read and discuss a selection of the common types of graphic novels.

Graphic novels for every age range will be covered, including the 
challenges of widely collecting titles for the newer recognized 
audiences of children and adults. On top of this basic knowledge, 
students will have a chance to read about and discuss programming, 
censorship and challenges, and cataloging related to graphic novels. 
Every student should finish the month with an understanding of the 
format and how to start and/or maintain a collection. The online format 
encourages open discussion between students and teacher in discussing 
readings from both articles and graphic novels themselves, and weekly 
live chat sessions will be available for anyone who enjoys live discussion.

Everyone interested in this course should have access to a personal 
computer, and the Internet, and be able to navigate message boards, 
participate in chat sessions, and play mp3 files. This course will focus 
on a wide range of graphic novels.

Faculty: Robin Brenner, Reference/Teen Librarian, Brookline, MA; 
robin at noflyingnotights.com

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Online workshops coming up in October:

Make Your Point! Using Google Maps at your Library
$250 (Simmons GSLIS Alumni price $200)
October 1-31, 2009
PDPs: 15

Strategic Information Arrangement: Theory and Techniques
$250 (Simmons GSLIS Alumni price $200)
October 1-31, 2009
PDPs: 15

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For additional information or to register see
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/ or contact
gslisce at simmons.edu


-- 
Kris Liberman '87LS
Program Manager
Simmons GSLIS CE
T - 617-521-2803
F - 617-521-3192
gslisce at simmons.edu
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/index.php