Week Six Prompt
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would like to introduce the idea of a mini horror convention to promote horror
at our library. Much like our mini Comic Con or ArtWalk, I propose the library
contacts local horror artists such as: authors, comic book stores, artists, those
involved with filmmaking, makeup artists and the haunted house industry to have
a booth in the library where people can visit and buy their goods. Meanwhile,
the library can use our materials to promote the event as well as what the
library has to offer as far as horror. Displays of our horror books, DVDs and
CDs could be placed around the library to promote the event with more added the
day of the event. This is a good chance to show the public that we have plenty
of horror-related material that they can check out. Our patrons have shown quite an interest in
checking out horror movies so the interest is there. This would also be a great
opportunity for some integrated advisory. Most of our patrons only check out
horror movies but as conversations take place involving horror movies, staff
can incorporate questions about what horror books they may like and direct them
as such. Or suggest a book that may have a similar plot to a favorite movie. Many
conventions encourage dressing up as your favorite character and our staff
could also participate as their favorite horror characters, which is sure to
get people talking to each other. Those who are dressed as zombies will
undoubtedly like The Walking Dead,
this is a great lead in to advise that The
Walking Dead started as graphic novels and direct them to The Walking Dead graphic novel display. They may also be directed toward our
non-fiction collection for books on related topics such as the making of The Walking Dead series. This would be a
great promotion for all our departments and their horror materials. I propose
the mini horror con be held around Halloween in October so the festive time of
year will add to the attraction. As you can see from my picture above (taken of myself at the Horror Hound Weekend in Indianapolis 2011), horror conventions are fun and many enjoy attending and meeting new people.
This is really great! I love that it engages the creative community that your library serves, and provides an opportunity for artists and others to show off their work and feel welcome at the library, hopefully developing a long-lasting relationship!
ReplyDeleteWow, talk about Horror you did a great job! I use to love to watch all the horror movies but I have not watched anything in a long time. My 18 yr. old son is into horror now and it's so funny because he will tell me all about them I told him I'll watch with him soon :)
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I absolutely love this idea! Our library for the past few years had done a "Library-Con" that deals with comics, but it has slowly been falling out of favor (there's only so many times people want to do the same thing). I am definitely going to be thinking about doing a Horror Convention. Our town seems to love scary movies, books, really anything they can get their hands on! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this idea! Our library for the past few years had done a "Library-Con" that deals with comics, but it has slowly been falling out of favor (there's only so many times people want to do the same thing). I am definitely going to be thinking about doing a Horror Convention. Our town seems to love scary movies, books, really anything they can get their hands on! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've been juggling the idea of trying to host some kind of mini-Con at our library...either a Comic-Con or a Gen-Con, but horror conventions don't stick out in my mind, so I'm really grabbed by this idea. You're right, it'd be a great Halloween-season event to hold. If it were teen-friendly, I'm sure it would get great attendance.
ReplyDeleteUhm I want this to happen at my library! This is a fantastic idea, and would make a really great Halloween event, or something to promote a movie night. I can see the event being tailored to the needs and wants of your local library so easily.
ReplyDeleteTangent: A local haunted house did a "My Bloody Valentine" special event this year. I can envision a theme like that being a big hit with teens!
I like that this event would attract so many different groups, fans of horror books and movie, comic-con fans, graphic novel fans and artists in general. Also, you've identified the library as a great resource and meeting place in your community.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! Very outside the box. Full points!
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