Fanfiction in Libraries: Teen Collections, Programs, and Readers' Advisory

By Samantha C Helmick, Jen Koch, Samantha C. Helmick

The proliferation of online storytelling and FanFiction communities, particularly among teens, has grown a readership of hundreds of millions. This book teaches librarians to leverage that popularity to curate meaningful collections and programs for their teens.

Introducing tools and applications to support the transformation of FanFiction into these library services, this guide covers everything from digital platforms and social media sites for online storytelling to archives and various other publishing venues. It provides step-by-step instructions for developing programs and readers' advisory services, along with guidelines for incorporating FanFiction into your library's collection. Legal issues, cataloging challenges, privacy, and online safety are just a few of the other topics covered. The book closes with a spotlight on future trends and lists of resources, making it a complete handbook for any librarian interested in using FanFiction to enhance his or her library services to teens.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440866953
• ISBN13: 9781440866951
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 160 Pages