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American Libraries, 1970-2024

By (Unknown); Salvatore V. De Sando; Faith McConnon

Collection Overview

Title: American Libraries, 1970-2024

ID: 13/6/10

Creator: American Libraries

Extent: 6.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: Chronological

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

American Libraries has been the official journal of the ALA since 1970, when it replaced the ALA Bulletin (Record Series 13/5/10). It contains short articles, reviews of professional publications, job listings, newsnotes, and convention arrangements information.

Published 11 times/year - July-August is one issue.

Biographical Note

American Libraries is the flagship magazine of the American Library Association since 1970, replacing the ALA Bulletin.  As the official magazine of the ALA, its responsibility is to convey to the membership and other readers full and accurate information about the activities, purposes, and goals of the Association.  It also reports on news about all matters of importance to libraries and librarians, and provides an opportunity for the expression of diverse views by ALA members.[1]