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Comics, Graphic Novels, and Zines in Academic, Public, and Specialized Library Settings

This guide constitutes Barnard Zine Librarian Jenna Freedman's contribution to the ACRL panel moderated by Megan Lotts. The other panelists are Laural Winter, Soline Holmes, Ann “A’misa” Matsushima Chiu, and Mary Ruge

Zine-Making Supplies

photo of a cat in a suitcase with zinesThe Challenge

Kids today don't have print magazines, mail order catalogs, maps, etc. to collage with.

Two Solutions

Collage Corner

  • Mostly, it's stuff to cut up: magazines, maps, mail order catalogs, and supermarket circulars
  • Also: glue sticks & scissors, which I now name with label tape in the hope that they won't accidentally get removed as often
  • Don't forget the printer paper

Zine Kits: 137 loans in three years. Started with 6; now we have 12.

  • 2 glue sticks
  • 2 magazines or catalogs
  • 8 extra fine markers in assorted colors
  • Ambidextrous scissors
  • Plastic bone folder
  • Printer paper (newly added to the list)
  • Stencil set
  • Zine kit zine