GNCRT Local cataloging best practices webinar The Graphic Novel and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Metadata & Cataloging Committee is pleased to post a virtual panel on April 21, 2026 at 1:30-2:45 Eastern/12:30 Central/11:30 Mountain/10:30 Pacific focused on local cataloging practices for comics and graphic novels. Looking at how comics and graphic novels are cataloged in practice, it seems like every library does things differently. Why does your library do things the way that you do? Use this form to submit questions for the panelists so that they can prepare thoughtful responses.

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time via this google form:

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GNCRT Metadata & Cataloging Committee is pleased to host a virtual panel on April 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM CT focused on local cataloging practices for comics and graphic novels. To register, click on the link: ala-events.zoom.us/m...

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GNCRT is excited to announce Christa Bell as the winner of the 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant.

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Reminder that GNCRT is looking for two Members-at-Large to serve a two-year term from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028. Join us and help with molding the future of our Round Table. #LibComix. Deadline is Sunday, April 12th
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GNCRT Local cataloging best practices webinar The Graphic Novel and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Metadata & Cataloging Committee is pleased to post a virtual panel on April 21, 2026 at 1:30-2:45 Eastern/12:30 Central/11:30 Mountain/10:30 Pacific focused on local cataloging practices for comics and graphic novels. Looking at how comics and graphic novels are cataloged in practice, it seems like every library does things differently. Why does your library do things the way that you do? Use this form to submit questions for the panelists so that they can prepare thoughtful responses.

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time via this google form:

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GNCRT Metadata & Cataloging Committee is pleased to host a virtual panel on April 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM CT focused on local cataloging practices for comics and graphic novels. To register, click on the link: ala-events.zoom.us/m...

2026 RUSA Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award Matthew Noe, Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian, Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, selected winner of the 2026 Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award Matthew Noe “I am honored …

I am honored, and still a little lost for words, to share that I've been awarded the 2026 RUSA Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award!

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Spotlight: Fanbase Press Announces New Series SHRUB, a 'Cross-Country Adventure Exploring Grief and Connection' | Graphic Medicine n advance of WonderCon 2026, GLAAD Media Award-winning and Eisner and Harvey Awards-nominated publisher and media outlet Fanbase Press is proud to announce Shrub, an 8-issue Graphic Medicine series wh...

Thank you to the @graphicmedicine.bsky.social Int'l Collective for spotlighting Fanbase Press' upcoming Middle Grade series, SHRUB, which features...well, a shrub...on a cross-country adventure, exploring grief & connection!

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Don't forget that each month, join us on Discord to talk about and share your favorite comics on a theme! For April, we'll talk about our favorite environmentally themed comics! This event takes place on Monday, April 6th at 6:00pm CST
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GNCRT is looking for two Members-at-Large to serve a two-year term from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028. Join us and help with molding the future our our Round Table. #LibComix. Deadline is Sunday, April 12th airtable.com/appfeYL...

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Final reminder of GNCRT is still accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Deadline to apply for the grant is March 22, 2026: bit.ly/4udJQ8x

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Don't forget that GNCRT is still accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026: https://bit.ly/4udJQ8x

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Just a reminder that GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026
https://bit.ly/4udJQ8x

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Just a reminder that GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026
https://bit.ly/4udJQ8x

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Each month, join us on Discord to talk about and share your favorite comics on a theme! For April, we'll talk about our favorite environmentally themed comics! This event takes place on Monday, April 6th at 6:00pm CST
discord.gg/HJSuAdR8W...

Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant

Updated link for the 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant: www.ala.org/gncrt/grants...

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Just a reminder that GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026: bit.ly/GNCRTTravelGrant

NYPL is hosting a virtual discussion with Marvel Artist & Writer, David Marquez!

This program will be recorded and shared following the event.
#LibComix

Graphic of Comic Librarian Conference Travel Grant. 2 recipients will be selected to receive reimbursement of up to $3,000. Deadline to apply: March 22,2026

GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comics library workers: The 2025 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026 bit.ly/GNCRTTravelGrant

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Still looking for a volunteer opportunity with GNCRT? The GNCRT's Lists, Awards, & Juries committees are still looking for members, serving from Jan 1-Dec 30,2026
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Final Reminder!

Booklist is starting work on its eighth annual Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries, which mails with our July issue and is distributed at a variety of conferences.

Submissions must be received by February 8th -- new date!
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The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks

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The BEST adult graphic novels of 2025 have arrived! Get ready to dive into incredible stories & unforgettable art. See the full list: bit.ly/4pYSULe #BestGraphicNovels #Comics #ReadingList

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Booklist Guide to Graphic Novels - call for submissions. Deadline EXTENDED! They are interested in a wide variety of topics relating to comics, manga, and graphic novels in libraries and the deadline has been extended until February 9th @ala-booklist.bsky.social
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Yes! We want to know 🤔 💭

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Comics?? Awards?? Librarians?? Is this a dream? No! It's the inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards from
@libcomix.bsky.social! Browse all the winners and honorees here: bit.ly/3Ocgh6A

Congrats to all the creators and to everyone who helped bring this stunning award to life🎉🏆💭

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Graphic Novels and Comics Round table and the Rainbow Round Table announces their Collaboration Core List for 2026. Graphic novels by and about LGBTQIA+ people for all ages and in a range of genres with diverse characters and stories

GNCRT and the Rainbow Round Table are pleased to announce the Collaboration List titles for 2026! View press release here: bit.ly/4t4iMbl

#LibComix

Librarians, Hello Sunshine just got a much deserved Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults honor from ALA/GNCRT. If we want more comics we know teens’ll love: get it on every library shelf. With our support, we’ll get sequels, & creators like @keezyyoung.bsky.social can keep making amazing work.