Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Event Description
Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $50
Full/CE Member Cost:             $25


In this fun, pop culture laced, interactive webinar, youth librarians Pamela Jayne & Krista King-Oaks will delve into the misunderstood format of Manga to de-mystify the secrets behind the hottest growing collection of public libraries and bookstores across the country.

 
Location
Online
Via Adobe Connect
Contact Person
Melissa Lattanzi
(phone: 330-655-0531)
Details
We will define common jargon related to the format, include tips for keeping up on the latest media releases and trends, find resources for collection development and reader’s advisory, and learn tricks for keeping your collection topical and age-appropriate.
 
Beyond the focus of collection development, we will include programming ideas that will reach out and engage the whole family. Also, we will provide easy to replicate community outreach and social marketing strategies to promote and extend the theme beyond the titles.
 
Competency: Collections Children/ Young Adult - Reader’s Advisory (Public Service - Adult) - Children’s/Young Adult Programming
Sub-Category: Develops strategies and sources to stay well-informed as a reader’s advisor; Builds a collection designed to meet the needs and interests of children/young adults

Presenters:  Krista King-Oaks & Pamela Jayne
Krista King-Oaks has worked in both academic and public libraries over the past twelve years. She received her MLS from the University of Kentucky where she specialized in public libraries and youth services. Currently, Krista is a Children’s Programming Librarian for the Kenton County Public Library in Covington, Kentucky, where she is devoting time to creating a new vision for elementary-aged programs and services.
 
Pamela Jayne has worked with the Boone County Public Library since 2007 and is currently the Teen Librarian at the main branch in Burlington, Kentucky. She received her MSLIS Degree from Drexel University and her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Louisville. She enjoys creating and implementing teen programming, collection development and maintenance of teen collections and selecting children’s and teen graphic novels.

 
Event Documents/Images

De-Mystifying Manga: An Introduction for Patrons of All Ages


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