Public Libraries Magazine
Public librarians, library staff, and trustees are challenged to keep up with the ever-changing needs of their communities and patrons. Staying informed is a necessity if you are to contibute to the success of your library. Public Libraries, published six times a year, is the official journal of the PLA and the only ALA journal devoted exclusively to public libraries. Each issue includes important industry news, PLA and ALA updates, and columns and feature articles that offer strategies and ideas that can make a difference in your career. As a PLA member you receive a free subscription to this valuable resource (a $50 value).
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Past issues of Public Libraries
Cumulative Index 1994 to 2002 (PDF File, 505 kb)
Cumulative Index 2003 to 2008 (PDF File, 506 kb)
Jan/Feb 2008 - Mar/Apr 2008 - May/June 2008 - July/August 2008 - Sept/Oct 2008 - Nov/Dec 2008
Jan/Feb 2007 - Mar/Apr 2007 - May/June 2007 - July/August 2007 - Sept/Oct 2007 - Nov/Dec 2007
Jan/Feb 2006 - Mar/Apr 2006 - May/June 2006 - July/August 2006 - Sept/Oct 2006- Nov/Dec 2006
Jan/Feb 2005 - Mar/Apr 2005 - May/June 2005 - July/August 2005 - Sept/Oct 2005 -Nov/Dec 2005
Jan/Feb 2004 - Mar/Apr 2004 - May/June 2004 - July/August 2004 - Sept/Oct 2004 -Nov/Dec 2004
Jan/Feb 2003 - Mar/Apr 2003 - May/June 2003 - July/August 2003 - Sept/Oct 2003 -Nov/Dec 2003