From A to zine : building a winning zine collection in your library

Libraries eager to serve the underserved teen-to-twenty-year-old market can make the library a cool place to hang out. All it takes are zines, according to the author, young adult librarian Julie Bartel. Zines and alternative press materials provide a unique bridge to appeal to disenfranchised youth, alienated by current collections.For librarians unfamiliar with the territory, or anxious to broaden their collection, veteran zinester Bartel establishes the context, history, and philosophy of zines, then ushers readers through an easy, do-it-yourself guide to creating a zine collection, including both print and electronic zines. While zines have their unique culture, they are also important within broader discussions of intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights.Teen and young adult librarians, high school media specialists, and academic, reference, and adult services librarians will uncover answers to questions aboutthis new and growing literary genre:What is a zine and how does a library zine collection work?What are the pros and cons of having a zine collection in the library?When promoting zines, what appeals to patrons and non-library users alike?What is the best way to catalog and display?Where can libraries get zines and how much do they cost?Bartel shares these lessons and more from a major urban library zine collection, as well as a comprehensive directory of zine resources in this one-stop, one-of-a-kind guide. Libraries Eager To Serve The Underserved Teen-to-twenty Year Old Market Can Make The Library A Cool Place To Hang Out. All It Takes Are Zines, According To The Author, Young Adult Librarian Julie Bartel. Zines And Alternative Press Materials Provide A Unique Bridge To Appeal To Disenfranchised Youth, Alienated By Current Collections. For Librarians Unfamiliar With The Territory, Or Anxious To Broaden Their Collection, Veteran Zinester Bartel Establishes The Context, History And Philosophy Of Zines, Then Ushers Readers Through An Easy, Do-it-yourself Guide To Creating A Zine Collection, Including Both Print And Electronic Zines. Discussions Of Intellectual Freedom And The Library Bill Of Rights. Teen And Young Adult Librarians, High School Media Specialists, Academic Librarians, Reference, And Adult Services Librarians Will Uncover Answers To Questions About This New And Growing Literary Genre: What Is A Zine And How Does A Library Zine Collection Work? What Are The Pros And Cons Of Having A Zine Collection In The Library? When Promoting Zines, What Appeals To Patrons And Non-library Users Alike? What Is The Best Way To Catalog And Display? Where Can Libraries Get Zines And How Much Do They Cost? Collection, As Well As A Comprehensive Directory Of Zine Resources In This One-stop, One-of-a-kind Guide. Libraries eager to serve the underserved teen-to-twenty-year-old market can make the library a cool place to hang out. All it takes are zines, according to the author, young adult librarian Julie Bartel. Zines and alternative press materials provide a unique bridge to appeal to disenfranchised youth, alienated by current collections. For librarians unfamiliar with the territory, or anxious to broaden their collection, veteran zinester Bartel establishes the context, history, and philosophy of zines, then ushers readers through an easy, do-it-yourself guide to creating a zine collection, including both print and electronic zines. While zines have their unique culture, they are also important within broader discussions of intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights. Teen and young adult librarians, high school media specialists, and academic, reference, and adult services librarians will uncover answers to questions aboutthis new and growing literary Bartel shares these lessons and more from a major urban library zine collection, as well as a comprehensive directory of zine resources in this one-stop, one-of-a-kind guide. Welcome to the world of zines Zine culture 101 Intellectual freedom, the Library Bill of Rights, and zines To collect or not to collect : the why's and wherefore's The Salt Lake City Public Library zine collection Getting started What do you do with them once you've got them? Living arrangements Spreading the word Programming and outreach Electronic zine culture : e-zines, blogs, and more. "Teen and young adult librarians, high school media specialists, academic librarians, and reference and adult services librarians will find the answers to their questions about this new and growing literary genre, including what defines a zine, the pros and cons of developing a zine collection, and best practices to promote, catalog, and display zines in your library."--BOOK JACKET "Teen and young adult librarians, high school media specialists, academic librarians, and reference and adult services librarians will find the answers to their questions about this new and growing literary genre, including what defines a zine, the pros and cons of developing a zine collection, and best practices to promote, catalog, and display zines in your library."--Cover