American Libraries Magazine Promotes Public Libraries
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American Libraries is the bimonthly magazine of the American Library Association (ALA). It began in 1970 as a continuation of the ALA Bulletin, and is published 6 times per year both in print and digitally. The magazine covers topics relevant to libraries and librarians, including trends in technology, programming, and professional development. It features news and stories about public libraries, their importance for communities, and how they are adapting to serve users' needs in the digital age.
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American Libraries Magazine Promotes Public Libraries
- 1. American Libraries Emphasis on Public Libraries Jaclyn Lee Parrott
- 2. The Magazine of the American Library Association Began in 1970 as continuation of ALA Bulletin which started in 1907 Published by ALA in Chicago, IL Published bimonthly 6 times yearly Four quarterly digital supplements 65,000 individuals and organizations worldwide receive
- 3. Receive PRINT copy with ALA subscription $45 Institution in USA, Canada, Mexico $60 Foreign Institution Individual subscription included in ALA membership dues: $33 Student ($35 for HLA and ALA) $65 Regular 1st year, $98 2nd year, $130 3rd year and later years Different rates for unemployed, library support staff, retired, trustee, friends, international, associate, and life members $7.50 per individual issue
- 4. Online archive 2009 to present accessible to everyone: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org Full Text: ProQuest, EBSCO Publishing, Knowledge Quest, LexisNexis, and Information Access JSTOR 1970-2008 AL Direct electronic newsletter sent every Wednesday upon request Public LIbrary Users Want Both Books and Technology
- 5. Cover Story: New & Now Features From the Editor, Executive Director, and ALA President Updates and Trends Special News Reports Information Technology People Professional Development Opinion and Commentary JOBS! Advertisements
- 6. FEATURES “Main Street Public Library” “How Public Libraries Are a Boon to Small Business” “Writing for Civilians” “Live at Your Library” “Joint Libraries: Models That Work”
- 8. Questions?
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- For things pertaining to Library and Information Science and Services
- $7.50 per individual issue
- AL Direct has news, summaries, announcements, other things of interest pertaining to LISI received the email yesterday and the headline happened to be about public libraries which is our focus today!Highlights according to Pew Research Report:Access to technology as important to those 16 and older as reference librarians and borrowing books (which showed when I went to Hawai’i State Public Library recently… people were lined up to use the computers!Different types of technology they would be likely to use like GPS navigation to books in the library or checking out e-readers already loaded with booksThis is a chance to know what the community wants….
- Let’s continue to talk about how this magazine can broaden our understanding of public librariesCOVER STORYhttp://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/archives/issue/marchapril-2012San Diego – green libraryAlberta, Canada – building for accessibilityQueens, NY and SLC, Utah – youth spacesColorado – outdoor libraryJackson, New Hampshire – reuse and restoration (barn)Fayetteville, ARK – small scale wondersFrom the Editor: San Diego Public Library joined with Housing Opportunities Collaborative to help people keep their homesTrends: PLA 2012 ConferenceInformation Technology: Social MediaPeople: Announcements, obituariesProfessional Development: Lifelong learning in public libraries bookCommentary: reasons community should support public library - entrepreneurshipJOBS:
- Since September/October 2011 when I started getting this magazine these featured articles all related to public librariesENGAGE COMMUNITY “library in life of the user” not “user in life of the library”
- Demand for libraries still increasing