Teen Fandom and Geek Programming

A Practical Guide for Librarians

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Carrie Rogers-Whitehead

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Practical Guides for Librarians

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Fandom and geek programming has exploded in libraries in recent years. From anime-themed library lock-in events, cosplay contests, and video game tournaments, to an annual Harry Potter Yule Ball, libraries have embraced their inner geek and are hosting a wide variety of fandom programs. For those librarians who have no idea about the importance of Doctor Who, or the Star Trek vs.Star Wars debate, planning for such programming can seem daunting. Teen Fandom and Geek Programming: A Practical Guide for Librarians covers major fandom and program themes, as well as real-world event, club, and program ideas to help librarians provide this type of programming to their communities. Specifically, detailed coverage is provided for: ·Major fandoms, including superheroes, anime, Harry Potter, Dr. Who, Sherlock, and video game fandoms including MMOGs, Nintendo, and RPGs ·Fandom clubs ·Fanfiction programming ·Cosplay programming ·STEM programming through fandoms (graphic design and art; video editing and design; 3D printing) ·Large-scale geek events ·Promoting inclusivity through geek programming Use the tips and how-to knowledge in this practical guide to get more teens into your library!

Author Biography:

Carrie Rogers-Whitehead is a library consultant and trainer, instructor and free-lance journalist. She spent almost a decade as a librarian, working across sectors to increase literacy engagement in youth and running geek outreach and programming. She has trained extensively on graphic novels and geek culture to schools, librarians and is a frequent panelist at Salt Lake Comic Con. Carrie continues her work in geek culture as the co-owner of Wizarding Dayz, a large-scale fantasy experience each year in Utah.

Release date NZ

July 15th, 2018

Author

Carrie Rogers-Whitehead

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; Black & White Illustrations

Pages

168

Series

Practical Guides for Librarians

Dimensions

216x280x11

ISBN-13

9781538107522

Product ID

27638035

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