There is no better way to look at the current state of affairs, or research changes in any and every aspect of society, than by reading magazines.
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a huge and amazing variety, in multiple formats. We have titles that go back to the year 1731. We have current subscriptions both in print and electronic formats.
Searching for an article? Start with these databases.
We have Periodical Indexes for article searches in book format as well: Over 1500!
Want to browse our current print subscriptions by Subject or Alphabetical List?
Want to see a list of all the Music Periodicals, historical and current, that we have in our entire collection?
Want to peruse every periodical in our collection old and new? OVER 10,000!
Want to read magazines on your electronic device?
Want to check out our Zine Collection and read our Zine Blog?
Whether for professional or entertainment purposes, research or curiosity, hobbies, health, family, finance, sports, pop culture, politics, fashion, music, art or science, the list goes on and on. We have something for everyone!
-Joelle
*The photos are different places in the Main Library in Oakland, but there are browsing magazine collections in all of the library branches in the city.
**All photos by Joelle.