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Thomas William Fletcher

Bio: Thomas William Fletcher is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Fandom. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 3 citations.
Topics: Fandom

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01 Jan 2017
TL;DR: The results indicated that certain traits of fandom were present amongst the participants and this had some effect on their usage of public libraries’ graphic novel collections, however, other characteristics relating to fandom were almost non-existent amongst participants.
Abstract: Research Problem: This study examined adult graphic novel readers and their usage, awareness and opinions on public libraries’ graphic novel collections. This study examined the collected data through the theoretical framework of fandom to assess whether fandom influences adults’ opinions and usage of public libraries’ graphic novel collections. Methodology: This study used a mixed methods approach to gathering data where both a qualitative interview and a self-completed questionnaire were used. The sample population of the qualitative interviews were any adult graphic novel readers, regardless of whether they borrowed graphic novels from a public library. The quantitative questionnaire was interested in obtaining data from all graphic novel readers. Results: In total there were 69 responses to the quantitative questionnaires and six face-to face interviews were conducted with adult graphic novel readers. The results obtained indicated that public libraries’ graphic novel collections have a loyal following of users in which adults are the majority users. Overall there was only slight satisfaction towards public libraries’ graphic novel collections with many participants indicating various improvements public libraries could make to customer interaction including. These included an increase in titles and improvements to the layout/organisation of the graphic novel collections. The results indicated that certain traits of fandom were present amongst the participants and this had some effect on their usage of public libraries’ graphic novel collections. However, other characteristics relating to fandom were almost non-existent amongst participants. Implications: This research unearths further information on the New Zealand graphic novel reader demographic. In particular this research examines the role fandom plays for graphic novel readers and how this is linked to graphic novel readers’ use and opinions on public libraries’ graphic novel collections. This research provides public libraries with a list of

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01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: In this article, le processus de constitution d'une communaute d'amateurs de bandes-dessinees and sur les valeurs qui vont constituer son capital culturel is discussed, tout en rejetant la tyrannie de la culture dominante.
Abstract: La bande-dessinee a toujours ete consideree comme un genre mineur, souvent decrie et conferant peu de capital culturel, suivant la definition de Bourdieu. Cet article se penche sur le processus de constitution d'une communaute d'amateurs de bandes-dessinees et sur les valeurs qui vont constituer son capital culturel. En effet, tout en rejetant la tyrannie de la culture dominante, cette sous-culture cherche a en reproduire certains aspects pour s'assurer une legitimite. La convention annuelle ou mensuelle comme moment fort de la vie de l'amateur, l'esprit de collection et la constitution d'une litterature canonique temoignent de ce processus

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01 Jan 2012
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined whether the comic book/graphic novel and manga collection is meeting customer expectations and ascertains possible improvements that could be made, and found that participants were generally satisfied with the range of materials in the collection, however, it was commonly agreed amongst participants that Auckland Libraries could be doing more to showcase what was available.
Abstract: This study examines whether Auckland Libraries’ comic book/graphic novel and manga collection is meeting customer expectations and ascertains possible improvements that could be made. Methodology: The study predominantly used a quantitative approach to gather data through the use of self-completion questionnaires. A small degree of qualitative data was obtained from the questionnaire through open-ended questions. There was no recruiting of participants. The target population for this study included all Auckland Libraries customers, regardless of whether they frequently borrow from the comic book/graphic novel and manga collection or not. Results: The study found that participants were generally satisfied with the range of materials in the collection. However, it was commonly agreed amongst participants that Auckland Libraries could be doing more to showcase what was available. Areas identified for improvement include the organisation of the collection, its promotion and staff knowledge of the comic book/graphic novel and manga formats. Implications: This study recommends Auckland Libraries redesign cataloguing procedures for comic book/graphic novel and manga collection in order to introduce standardised organisation at each site. It also recommends Auckland Libraries take more promotional opportunities for the collection as well as the up-skilling of staff to assist with these.

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