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O'English, Lorena; Matthews, J. Gregory; Lindsay, Elizabeth Blakesley – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2006
This article addresses graphic novels and their growing popularity in academic libraries. Graphic novels are increasingly used as instructional resources, and they play an important role in supporting the recreational reading mission of academic libraries. The article will also tackle issues related to the cataloging and classification of graphic…
Descriptors: Novels, Cartoons, Academic Libraries, Instructional Materials
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Chen, Su-Yen – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2007
The Chinese people have great regard for those who read widely, yet little is known of the extracurricular reading behaviors of Chinese students. This study drew on data from two national surveys to investigate the amount of time Taiwanese college students spend on extracurricular reading. Findings are interpreted in relation to prior research on…
Descriptors: National Surveys, Foreign Countries, Reading Materials, Novels