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 Public Library Association (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 $65 value). Subscriptions are also available for non-members.

Find out more about Public Libraries magazine:

• Public Libraries Online, a complement to the printed journal, offers three full articles from each issue of the printed edition as well as expanded content exclusive to the Web. Become a PL Online contributor!

• Past issues are available in PDF format

• Want to share your unique knowledge or experiences? Write for Public Libraries! All submissions are also eligible for our Feature Article Contest

• Meet the editors who bring each issue of Public Libraries to you

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