Teen Fandom and Geek Programming
A Practical Guide for Librarians
1st Edition
Published on 15. June 2018
168 pages
978-1-5381-0753-9 (ISBN)
Description
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 RPGsFandom clubsFanfiction programmingCosplay programmingSTEM programming through fandoms (graphic design and art; video editing and design; 3D printing)Large-scale geek eventsPromoting inclusivity through geek programming
Use the tips and how-to knowledge in this practical guide to get more teens into your library!
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 RPGsFandom clubsFanfiction programmingCosplay programmingSTEM programming through fandoms (graphic design and art; video editing and design; 3D printing)Large-scale geek eventsPromoting inclusivity through geek programming
Use the tips and how-to knowledge in this practical guide to get more teens into your library!
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrations
1 b/w illustration; 23 b/w photos; 2 tables; 6 textboxes
ISBN-13
978-1-5381-0753-9 (9781538107539)
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Book
06/2018
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€89.20
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Person
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.
Content
Chapter 1: Major Fandoms
Chapter 2: Ideas for Fandom and Geek Programming
Chapter 3: General Fandom Club Program Ideas
Chapter 4: Types of Fandom Clubs and Specific Programming Ideas
Chapter 5: Gaming Clubs and Lock-ins
Chapter 6: Anime Clubs
Chapter 7: Fanfiction Programming
Chapter 8: Cosplay Programming
Chapter 9: STEM Programming through Fandoms
Chapter 10: Large-scale Geek Events
Chapter 11: Collection Development and Geek Programming
Chapter 12: Promoting inclusivity through Geek Programming
Appendix A: Icebreaker BINGO Game
Appendix B: Lock-in Permission Slip
Appendix C: Infrared Wand Craft
Appendix D: Sample Partnership Agreement
Appendix E: Sample Large-scale Event Budget
Chapter 2: Ideas for Fandom and Geek Programming
Chapter 3: General Fandom Club Program Ideas
Chapter 4: Types of Fandom Clubs and Specific Programming Ideas
Chapter 5: Gaming Clubs and Lock-ins
Chapter 6: Anime Clubs
Chapter 7: Fanfiction Programming
Chapter 8: Cosplay Programming
Chapter 9: STEM Programming through Fandoms
Chapter 10: Large-scale Geek Events
Chapter 11: Collection Development and Geek Programming
Chapter 12: Promoting inclusivity through Geek Programming
Appendix A: Icebreaker BINGO Game
Appendix B: Lock-in Permission Slip
Appendix C: Infrared Wand Craft
Appendix D: Sample Partnership Agreement
Appendix E: Sample Large-scale Event Budget
