Week 13 Prompt
When it comes to the question “should libraries be
spending money on YA and graphic novels for adults” I think it’s best to remember
that for some adults these types of genres is the only books they find
interesting to read. As future librarians we should respect each person’s
interest in different genres and if they are using the public library to borrow
books then that is even better. The common belief that adults shouldn’t read YA
or graphic novels is consciously believing in the hierarchy of genres, which
just makes for a really uncomfortable experience for a patron or librarian that
is trying to explore new genres.
Librarians
should ensure that adult’s patrons feel comfortable in pursuing to read YA or
graphic novels. A way that we should show adult patrons that enjoy those genres
is to make these sections in the library more open to all age groups. Maybe having displays of popular YA or graphic
novels around the library will make it easier for adults to feel more
comfortable choosing those books. Instead of having to go through the teen
section of the library, where they could feel more self-conscious about looking
for books.
Masada, I liked your post. I totally agree with your saying, "we should respect each person's interest" so if adults are reading YA or graphic novels or joke books or whatever, GOOD FOR THEM!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, now I wish I had read some other posts before doing mine. You did a better job of addressing Erin's actual question than I did when you suggested placing YA books and graphic novels outside of the teen area so adults might be more comfortable accessing them. That's a great suggestion and much more to the point, in retrospect, than my post. I answered this week's prompt more in the "should we" aspect...as in should we devote resources to YA, NA, and graphic novels. You did a nice job here basically saying "YES we should" and offering up an idea for how to go about making it easier for our patrons!
Great response! Minor deduction for brevity, although I agree with your points.
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