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EarthFurst
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 Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject: Outlook Online: all-in-one search of BC libraries |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 Mar 5 , 08:11 PM )
Can't believe it took me this long to notice this really useful GVRD tool.
If you go to http://www.vpl.ca/VPL/gateway.html
you'll see link to "Outlook Online" "Books in BC libraries."
Click on that link and you'll end up at site which searches British Columbia libraries (public and academic)
(edit: added this paragraph) Use "Keyword Search" (link near top) .. NOT "Browse" search. Keyword Search works, but I found NOTHING with Browse search.)
Searched for Y The Last Man and got Books 1-3, 5-7.
But for some reason it doesn't list two YTLM books
* Book 4 (there are 9 copies at VPL)
* Book 8 (there are 4 copies at VPL + a newly acquired copy)
Searched for Strangehaven and got "Locations: (1)" .. but it doesn't say which library system has it. (NOT at VPL, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam nor Port Moody, Fraser Valley, Gibsons, New West, neither North Van libraries, Richmond, Sechelt, Squamish , Surrey, West Van, nor Whistler)
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject: asked VPL to buy How NOT To Draw Manga |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 Mar 25 )
Just requested another book from VPL.
Apparently it is a funny book.
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Title : How NOT To Draw Manga
Author : John Kantz and Chris Reid
Format: Book
Publisher : Antarctic Press
Publication date : 2004 and 2007 (new edition has arrived in stores)
ISBN : apparently 4 different ISBNs
Intended audience : Teen
How did you hear about this title? various places
Why should this title be in the library ? : Reviews say it is a funny book. 2007 edition at http://www.amazon.ca/How-NOT-Draw-Manga-Po.../dp/0977642496/ . 2004 edition at http://www.amazon.ca/How-Draw-Manga-Supers.../dp/1932453601/ .
Tell us who you are, so we can reply
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject: status of “Mammoth Book of Best New Manga” at VPL |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 Apr 5 )
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Just noticed that " Mammoth Book Of Best New Manga, (..) has been ordered by the VPL.
MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW MANGA / ED. BY ILYA (..)
Call #: ON ORDER
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I re-checked on the status of that book at the VPL and it is still "Status: Cataloguing Bindery".
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:00 pm Post subject: VPL ORDERED Lullaby Volume 1: Wisdom Seeker |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 Apr 12 )
Back in November I asked VPL to order ...
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Title : Lullaby Volume 1: Wisdom Seeker
Author : Written by Ben Avery & Mike S. Miller. Art by Hector Sevilla
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Why should this title be in the library ? : All-ages remix of classic tales (including Alice of Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood). ... |
VPL has ordered two copies. VPL catalog currently lists them under the title of LULLABY WISDOM, SEEKER 1 [GRAPHIC]
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 Apr 27 )
A month ago, I suggest that VPL order
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Title : How NOT To Draw Manga
Author : John Kantz and Chris Reid
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They now have 5 (FIVE) copies on order.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:41 am Post subject: Y The Last Man. Book 9, Motherland |
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UPDATE (2007 July 17): Thank you everyone, requesting this book (Y The Last Man. Book 9, Motherland ) was a success. On 2007 July 17, I noticed VPL has eight copies on order.
(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 May 12 )
[s]Another book for us to ask VPL to get.
http://www.vpl.ca/online/SuggestedPurchase.html
Title: Y The Last Man. Book 9, Motherland
Author: Written by Brian K. Vaughan; Art by Pia Guerra, José Marzan Jr. and others
Format: Book
Publisher: DC Comics (Vertigo imprint)
Publication date: 2007 May 2
ISBN: ISBN-10: 1401213510 or ISBN-13: 978-1401213510
Intended audience: Adult
How did you hear about this title?: Read the first eight volumes.
Why should this title be in the library ? (Any information you feel is relevant when evaluating this material.): A great read. I've gotten so interested in the story that the bus I'm on has gone a dozen blocks past the bus stop before I've noticed.[/s]
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:59 am Post subject: to do : suggest VPL buy Skeleton Key, etc |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 May 23 )
TO DO: suggest purchases to a GVRD library
* Skeleton Key by Andi Watson (at no BC libraries according to Outlook Online)
* Lore (http://www.idwpublishing.com/titles/lore.shtml with "mythical creatures")
* (in July after the book in question has been published)
* * (sale date 2007 July 2) Wire Mothers: Harry Harlow And The Science Of Love (published by G.T. Labs )
* * (sale date 2007 July 18 ) : Dave Stewart's Walk-in Vol one (published by Virgin)
* * (DVD Release Date: 2007 July 18 ) : Modern Masters: In The Studio With Michael Golden
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EarthFurst
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: VPL website survey 2 |
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2007 Sep 23 update : survey closed.
(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 June 7 )
[s]
VPL website survey
(survey was at surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=174063885704 )
"We’re redesigning Vancouver Public Library’s website and want your help. What do you want on the website? What does your ideal library website look like?
The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. You may remember a previous survey. Please reply again. ..."
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Here's some of the things I entered into the survey:
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| 2. What are the most common reasons you use the VPL website? |
*a* see if VPL has a specific comic book
*b* suggest purchase of a specific comic book (if VPL doesn't have already)
*c* check account (for holds to pickup, for books to renew, etc)
Branch locations and hours: Very important
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Events and programs at the library :Somewhat important
Chat and email reference : Very important
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Library catalogue : Very important
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Have Outlook Online be easier to find. (Outlook Online = Books in BC libraries.)
Have VPL's Interlibrary Loan webpage link to Outlook Online. Example: North Vancouver District library's interlibrary loan page ( http://www.nvdpl.ca/research/iloans.htm ) links to Outlook Online.
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| 9. Excluding search engines (e.g. Google) what are your favourite websites? |
http://www.comicbookdb.com
http://www.vancitycomics.com
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"Thanks for taking the time to complete our survey!
If you have any questions about this survey or the website redesign, please contact Sandra Singh, Director of Systems, at sandrsin [aT] VPL.ca or 604-331-4009 or Michele Pye, Coordinator – Virtual Library, at michepye [aT] vpl.ca or 604-331-4058." |
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject: VPL has ordered only Lost Warrior comic |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 June 18 )
Sweet!
There is now one comic book from Erin Hunter's "domestic" cat book series and VPL has that comic book on order.
"LOST WARRIOR [GRAPHIC] / WARRIORS SER.VOLUME 1
by Hunter, Erin
TOKYOPOP 2007
Call #: JUV ON ORDER
ISBN: 9781427801098
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9 (NINE) copies on order
"Requests: 45 "
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 July 17 )
VPL successes that I noticed today..
VPL has ordered:
* two (2) copies of Grounded TPB (I posted my request to this thread 2007 Jan 9)
* eight (8 ) copies of Y : The Last Man : Motherland, vol 9 TPB (I posted my request to this thread 2007 May 12)
I'm very pleased with the amount of Grounded they ordered.
In my opinion it is better for a library to order (for example) 2 copies of 5 publications, then 5 copies of only two publications.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Another book for us to ask VPL to get.
http://www.vpl.ca/online/SuggestedPurchase.html
Title: Elephantmen volume 1: Wounded Animals (hardcover)
Author: by Richard Starkings (author) and Moritat (artist)
Format: Book
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication date: Aug 1 2007
ISBN: ISBN-10: 158240691X or ISBN-13: 978-1582406916
Intended audience: Adult
How did you hear about this title?:
Why should this title be in the library ? (Any information you feel is relevant when evaluating this material.): Interesting and lushly drawn science-fiction series in comic book format.
* Please notify me if you decide not to order this title.
* If ordered, please place a hold request for me
"Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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( "Items marked with a red asterisk (*) are required." )
Title * : PS238: Vol 1: With Liberty & Recess for All
Author : Aaron Williams
Format * : Book
Publisher : Do Gooder Press
Publication date : 2004
ISBN :
Intended audience : Teen
How did you hear about this title? : Bought PS238 comics at shop and enjoyed
Why should this title be in the library ? : Very funny stories of children with superpowers.
OOPS:
A : I'm not sure what the ISBN is.
B : I probably should have include link to publisher's store in the Publisher field ( http://nodwick.humor.gamespy.com/buystuff/dgstore.htm )
"Thank you.
Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
Additional: According to amazon.com the ISBNs are
# ISBN-10: 1930964692
# ISBN-13: 978-1930964693
http://www.amazon.com/PS238-Liberty-Recess-Aaron-Williams/dp/1930964692/
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| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: Paul Chadwick's Concrete. 2, Heights |
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( "Items marked with a red asterisk (*) are required." )
Title * : Paul Chadwick's Concrete. 2, Heights (in VPL catalog, but VPL has NO copies)
Author : Chadwick, Paul (Paul H.)
Format * : Book
Publisher : Dark Horse
Publication date : 2005
ISBN : ISBN-10: 1-59307-420-4 OR ISBN-13: 978-1-59307-420-3
Intended audience : Teen
How did you hear about this title? : various places
Why should this title be in the library ? : Concrete series is environmentally-themed series.
[url=http://ipac2.vpl.ca/ipac20/ipac.jsp?uri=full=3100001~!1507570~!2&ri=16&aspect=basic&menu=search&source=~!horizon&profile=pac [/url]
is the link to VPL's page for Concrete. 2, Heights.
"Thank you.
Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration." [/url]
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Paul Chadwick's Concrete. 2, Heights |
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In previous post, I asked VPL to buy book 2 of Paul Chadwick's Concrete.
GOOD NEWS: VPL has ordered one copy.
From VPL catalog:
"CONCRETE, 2 : HEIGHTS
by Chadwick, Paul
Call No. : REPL
Status : On Order "
I'm guessing/hoping that some of you asked VPL to get a copy of that book.
<HR>
I decided to see which volumes of Paul Chadwick's Concret are at VPL:
* Concrete v.1 : nine (9) copies
* Concrete v.2 : one (1) ON ORDER
* Concrete v.3: NONE
* Concrete v.4: NONE
* Concrete v.5 (Think like a mountain): NONE
* Concrete v.6: four (4) copies
* Concrete v.7: four (4) copies
And then I asked VPL to get Concrete v.3.
( "Items marked with a red asterisk (*) are required." )
Title * : Paul Chadwick's Concrete. 3, Fragile creature (in VPL catalog, but VPL has NO copies)
Author : Chadwick, Paul (Paul H.)
Format * : Book
Publisher : Dark Horse
Publication date : 2006
ISBN : ISBN-10: 1-59307-464-6 OR ISBN-13: 978-1-59307-464-7
Intended audience : Teen
How did you hear about this title? : various places
Why should this title be in the library ? : Concrete series is an environmentally-themed series.
<HR>
"Thank you.
Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: stats so far |
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Just a stats tally of this thread so far.
(see any errors in this post?)
PL = Public Library
Thread started: 2006 Jun 6
VPL branches: 21 (not including "Outreach" branch .. I'll try to visit Outreach and see if any books are based there)
Books requested in this thread: 12
(sorted by first appearance in this thread)
1) Preacher Vol. 4: Ancient History
2) Harlan Ellison's Dream Corridor Volume 2
3) Lullaby Volume 1: Wisdom Seeker
4) Grounded
5) Strangehaven Vol. 1: Arcadia
6) How NOT To Draw Manga
7) Y The Last Man. Book 9, Motherland
8 ) Elephantmen volume 1: Wounded Animals
9) PS238: Vol 1: With Liberty & Recess for All
10) Paul Chadwick's Concrete. 2, Heights
11) Paul Chadwick's Concrete. 3, Fragile creature
12) Finder : Sin-Eater (hardcover)
approx comic-request load on VPL
0.027210884 books per branch per month = ((12 books / 21 months) / 21 branches)
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B) Not requested yet .. as far as I know:
(sorted by first appearance in this thread)
b-1) Not request and not in BC libraries (according to Outlook Online)
* District X vol 1: Mr. M (Outlook Online says only District X in libraries is v2 at Fraser Valley Regional Library)
* Skeleton Key by Andi Watson
* Lore (http://www.idwpublishing.com/titles/lore.shtml with "mythical creatures")
* Dave Stewart's Walk-in Vol one (published by Virgin)
b-2) Not request, but in BC libraries
* 21 DOWN (at Vancouver PL and Greater Victoria PL)
* Wire Mothers: Harry Harlow And The Science Of Love (at Burnaby PL and Whistler PL)
c) Mentioned in this thread, but should probably be in "suggesting purchases of non-comics to Vancouver Library" thread
* Modern Masters: In The Studio With Michael Golden (DVD)
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject: requesting Dr Blink |
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("Fields marked with an asterisk * must be filled in")
Title * : Dr Blink: Superhero Shrink - Id. Ego. Superego!
Author * : John Kovalic and others
Format * : Book
Publisher: Dork Storm Press
Publication date: March 2007
ISBN: ISBN-10: 1930964633 ** ISBN-13: 978-1930964631
Intended audience : Teen
How did you hear about this title? : Have an issue of the comic book.
Why should this title be in the library ? * : Good and amusing spoof of superhero comics.
"Thank you. Your suggestion has been received, and will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
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| Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:00 am Post subject: VPL on order: Y: The Last Man vol. 10: Whys And Wherefores |
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Just noticed that VPL has ordered eight copies of "Y : THE LAST MAN, VOLUME 10 : WHYS AND WHEREFORES [GRAPHIC]" .
edit : and that collection is being published next week. (dccomics.com says "On Sale June 18, 2008")
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject: ask VPL to get Supreme Power: Nighthawk TPB |
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According to Outlook Online, VPL seems to be the only BC library with Supreme Power collections, so I decide to start asking them to complete their collection of the Supreme Power TPBs.
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squadron_Supreme_%28Supreme_Power%29 )
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Title * : Supreme Power: Nighthawk TPB
Author * : various including Daniel Way and Steve Dillon
Format : Book
Publisher : Marvel Comics
Publication date : 2006
ISBN : ISBN-10: 0785118977 or ISBN-13: 978-0785118978
Intended audience : Adult
How did you hear about this title? : various places
Why should this title be in the library ? * : library has the first 3 Supreme Power collections and this is a sequel. (Supreme Power created by J Michael Straczynski)
Tell us who you are, so we can reply
[name, etc]
Please notify me if you decide not to order this title. [YES ]
If ordered, please place a hold request for me [ YES ]
"Thank you. Your suggestion has been received, and will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
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Is there a comic book archive in the GVRD?
2 libraries with comics archives at
http://www.lib.msu.edu/comics/rri/index.htm
and http://bluestream.wustl.edu/chlibrary/book_list.asp?browse=category
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I was very happy to see that VPL had 3 copied of Postcards: True Stories That Never Happened in the system!
That's the book that has some of my work in it. So if you have the chance, have a look and let know what you think of the book and/or of my work in the book. 
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