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Library journals and library news sources

A guide to the main library journals and sources of news about libraries.

UK library magazines, journals and news

UK library magazines, journals and news

The Bookseller
Main UK bookselling and trade press journal, often carries features on libraries, lending and e-books, from a trade perspective.
Information Professional
The journal of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. As well as featuring architectural and library design articles, it is also a useful source of information on new products and new installations. Digital edition is available online to CILIP members
Library Camp
News, views and events information on this blog.
Newslet for Libraries
Newsletter from Artefacto, general library news. You can sign up via the website.
Panlibus
Quarterly magazine published by Capita Software and Managed Services. Features include thought-leadership articles from prominent figures in the library industry, reports on projects currently being undertaken by libraries and other library-focused industries, and reviews of events.
Public Libraries News
Campaigning blog with the latest news and information on current threats to public library branch networks.
Research Information News
News page of Research Information, covering latest library news from around the world.
School Librarian
Quarterly journal of the School Library Association, free to members of the SLA and available also online. The SLA also produces a newsletter for members.
SCONUL Focus
The newsletter of SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries) is available on subscription. Full text articles from the current issue are also freely available online.
Taking Stock
The journal of the National Acquisitions Group, published twice a year and available to NAG members.

International library journals and news

International library journals and news

Against the Grain
Linking publishers, vendors and librarians. The major US news channel related to libraries and library trade matters – news feeds, blogs, news networks – with a link to subscribe to the print edition of the full text magazine.
American Libraries
The magazine of the American Library Association. The print edition, published six times a year, is available to ALA subscribers, but there is plenty of news, features and posts on the website.
Australian Library Journal
An internationally recognised journal that showcases the best of Australian library and information research and practice. Published quarterly, it contains a wide coverage of Australian library issues ranging from ongoing research to day-to-day articles from practitioners in the workplace. Available on subscription.
Library Journal
Online library news, views, reviews, blogs, with pages on collection development, library building and design, library management and library technology. Print edition available on subscription.
Library Trends
Quarterly journal published by the Johns Hopkins Press. In-depth articles on professional themes. The Summer 2011 issue is on library buildings and design including an article on British public library design in the 1960s.

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