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The Popularity of Picture Books with Television Tie-in Contents in the Public Library

  • Ladd, Patricia R. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
  • Received : 2011.03.25
  • Accepted : 2011.06.10
  • Published : 2011.06.30
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Abstract

This study analyzes circulation statistics of television tie-in picture books from the Wake County Public Library System in North Carolina to determine their popularity among patrons. Caldecott winning picture books were used as a point of comparison. This study also examined OPAC holdings from North Carolina public libraries to determine television tie-in picture book popularity among collection builders. The findings of the study show that television tie-in picture books are found to some degree in the vast majority of North Carolina public libraries, and are more popular than award winners in the Wake County system.

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