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Linebaugh Public Library now has a zine collection -- the first of its kind in Tennessee. The zine collection is located on the Second Floor of the Linebaugh Public Library branch, near the Periodicals section.
The current spotlight is on Daylily, a colorful zine featuring 10 poems. Each poem is written in a different style and is followed by an explanation of the poem's form. Within this zine's bright pages, you'll find an elegy, a villanelle, a cinquain, a limerick, and more. What a great way to expand your poetic horizons!
Want to receive updates on the zine collection and announcements about upcoming zine events? Email zines@linebaugh.org to be placed on the library's zine mailing list.
Zine Workshop Learn all about zines! Smyrna Public Library will present a Zine Workshop, 1-4 p.m. on June 7. This free workshop will give teens a chance to explore their creative side through writing, drawing, or other 2-D art. During this workshop, we'll learn about zines, see some examples, talk about how to make a zine, and work together to make a collaborative zine. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have a copy of the finished zine to take home with them, and a copy will be added to the Linebaugh Library's zine collection. For ages 12-17. Advance registration required. To register, please fill out the workshop application (PDF). For more information, please email zines@linebaugh.org or call Jerianne Thompson at 615-893-4131 or Smyrna Public Library at 615-459-4884.
Linebaugh Public Library will present a Zine Workshop, 1-4 p.m. on July 12. For ages 12-17. Advance registration required. To register, please fill out the workshop application (PDF). For more information, please email zines@linebaugh.org or call Jerianne Thompson at 615-893-4131.
Zine Collection FAQ
A: A zine (pronounced “zeen,” like “magazine”) is a self-published, small circulation, non-commercial booklet or magazine, usually produced by one person or a few individuals. Zines range from small photocopied booklets, to handwritten or handmade booklets, to magazine-like publications, although they come in all shapes, sizes, topics, and formats. They can include personal essays, political discussions, fiction, craft or do-it-yourself advice, articles about music or movies, comics, reviews – anything under the sun, really. Zines are a rich and democratic form of self-expression and often represent points of view missed by mainstream media. You can see pictures of some of the zines in our collection at the bottom of this page.
Q: How can I find Linebaugh's zines? A: The zines are shelved roughly alphabetically by title in a special section near the Periodicals at Linebaugh Public Library. Available zines can be found in iBistro, our online catalog. Simply type "zines" in the search box as a keyword search. You can also search by title or author. We also have several zine-related books, which are shelved with other books according to their call number or are shelved with the zine collection.
Q: Can I check them out? A: Yes. Zines check out for 2 weeks and can be renewed, just like books. Overdue fees will be 10 cents per day. You can only check out 10 zines at a time.
Q: Can I check them out / return them to other branches? A: Yes. Just like our books, DVDs, and other items, you can request for zines to be sent to any LPLS branch by placing them on hold. You can also return them to any LPLS branch.
Q: Do you accept zine donations? A: Yes. Please email zines@linebaugh.org for more information. We will review all donations before adding them to the collection. Any zines we cannot use will be donated to another zine library or organization.
Q: Can I suggest a zine for the library to buy? A: Yes, we would love to hear your suggestions. Please email zines@linebaugh.org.
Q: Why is Linebaugh Public Library starting a zine collection? A: Zines are a format generally underrepresented within public libraries. Zines are appealing to many library users (or potential users) who are in their teens, 20s, or 30s. There currently is nowhere else in Middle Tennessee a person can go to find or read a sizeable collection of zines. The subjects covered in zines include a variety of topics that may be currently limited within our library collection, allowing us to expand the breadth of our resources, providing a greater diversity of ideas and materials. Additionally, developing a zine collection demonstrates the library’s support for independent media within our community, while also illustrating our commitment to recognizing the interests of youth in our community and their potential for contribution. A zine collection at Linebaugh Library fits within the broader goals stated within the LPLS Collection Development Policy. Although our collection is starting small, we will be adding zines on an ongoing basis.
Q: Do other libraries have zines? Yes! There are zine collections at several public and academic libraries, including San Francisco Public Library, Salt Lake City Public Libraries, the Seattle Public Library, the Cockeysville Public Library (in Baltimore County, Maryland), Multnomah County Library (in Oregon), Barnard College Library, University of Kentucky (in Lexington), and Bowling Green State University's Popular Culture Library. A complete list of zine libraries can be found at the Zine World website.
Q: Where can I find more information about zines? A: Here are a few resources you can use to find more information about zines:
Zine Collection Photos
These are a few of the zines in our collection:
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Last Updated: 30 April 2008
Zine Spotlight
Q: What is a zine?
