How to find graphic novels
The Oxford College Graphic Novel collection is located just to the left of the main entrance to the library on the first floor.
Books regarding writing/reading/illustrating graphic novels and criticism of graphic novels are located at the end of the section and are shelved according to Dewey Decimal number.
All of our graphic novels are cataloged in alphabetical order according to title:
You can search for graphic novels by using Library Search.
You can search by keyword, title, author, and subject. 
On the left-hand side of the page you can limit your search by Access (At the Library, Online); Library (Oxford, Woodruff, etc.); Resource Type (Book, Journal/Newspaper, Video/Visual Material, etc.); and Language (English, French, Chinese).
To search for graphic novels, type in keyword: graphic novel, then you can limit your search to Access, Library, and Resource type. You can then sort your results by title, author, or year (sort by newest) to get the most recent acquisitions.
OverDrive @ Emory is available to all Emory students, faculty, and staff. OverDrive offers thousands of free e-books, audiobooks, and magazines that can be downloaded on your mobile device or e-reader.
You can locate graphic novels on OverDrive by scrolling down through the main page, sorting by collection, or using this link: Graphic Novels on OverDrive.
There is a wide variety of terminology used by creators, readers, catalogers so it is wise to try a number of keywords in your searches.
- graphic novels
- comics
- funny strip
- comic books
- manga
- manhwa
- anime
- comic strip
- cartoon
- cartoonists
- graphic fiction
Related terms: interview, history, criticism
Here are a few searches to get you started!
Need more help? Check out the Getting Started with Library Search Research Guide.
Research Guides at Emory:
- Graphic Narratives and Comic Collections at Emory: Past, Present and FutureResearch Guide to Accompany the Exhibit at Woodruff and Oxford Libraries.
- Graphic MedicineWHSC Library Collection Graphic Medicine.
- Studies in Sexualities: ComicsA list of comics/graphic novels that support the Studies in Sexualities Program.
Research Guides from Other University Libraries:
- Atlanta University Center: Graphic Novel & Comic StudiesThis guide is to promote the growth and supplement research of graphic novels and comics, by the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- Cornell University: Comics and Graphic NovelsA guide to Cornell University Library research materials on graphic novels, comic books, and comic strips.
- Harold Washington College: Comics & Graphic NovelsCity Colleges of Chicago's Harold Washington College Library's guide to graphic novels.
- University of California, LA: Comics and Graphic NovelsA research guide designed to support, inform, and streamline research on the history, themes, and technique of comics. Users will find helpful clarifications to the many formats of comics, specific citation support, and relevant databases by the UCLC Library.
- University of Houston Downtown: Graphic Novels and ComicsA guide for Graphic Novels and Comics. Includes journals, books, and other material from the University of Houston Downtown: W.I Dykes Library
- University of Maryland: Graphic Novels & ComicsA guide to finding and researching graphic novels and comics in the University of Maryland Libraries.
If you still can't find the item you are looking for, here are some options:
Interlibrary Loan: Click here to order a copy from another non-Emory Library.
Request to Purchase: Fill out the form to request that Oxford College purchase the item. We will email you the status of your request, and even place the item on hold for you so you'll know when it arrives.