Because of Library of Congress cataloging conventions, finding graphic novels on the shelves can be hard. One article from librarian Karen Green at Columbia University describes some of the reasons why graphic novels might be spread out throughout an academic library instead of located together in a single place. At the UMA Katz Library, most graphic novels or scholarly works about graphic novels are found here:
Some popular subject headings to search for in your research in graphic literature:
*Note: Because of Library of Congress cataloging conventions, some of the above subject heading may occur as sub-headings of other categories (eg. Civil Rights, History, etc.).
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