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General Selection Guidelines It is important to remember that selecting materials for a collection is more an art than a science and requires staff well attuned to patron needs, regional library collections, publishing industry trends, and a general understanding of recorded knowledge. The graphic novels team at Brodart has the education, training and work experience required to make important selection decisions within this framework.  The selection criteria for graphic novels lists narrows the range of material by selecting titles based on quality, popularity and diversity. Therefore, the library materials selected include the true graphic novel format, combining sequential art and text, traditional comic strips, books about graphic novels, artists, illustrators, "how to" drawing books, and descriptive books about the format. Specific Selection Guidelines Brodart's Collection Development department takes the following factors into consideration when selecting items for graphic novels collections:  Relevance to community needs and interests
Current and projected demand
Availability and suitability of physical format for library purposes
Suitability of presentation for intended audience
Relevance to existing subject coverage in the collection
Reviews from library and subject-specific journals and popular publications
Clarity, readability and ease of use
Timeliness or permanence of material
Accuracy and authenticity
Literary merit and inclusion in standard bibliographies and indices
Current and historical significance
Authority and reputation of the author, illustrator, and / or publisher
Local authorship or production
Initial and ongoing costs
Overall quality
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