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Linebaugh Public Library 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.
Our latest zine spotlight is Adrift. This nearly wordless mini-comic by JP Coovert is strikingly printed in blue ink. The story, open to interpretation, is about being saved by an unlikely friendship. Parcell Press describes it as "a quiet story about the fear, anxiety, and danger of being alone, the relief that old friends and company can bring, and the importance of new ones." Linebaugh Library has several other mini-comic and artistic zines in our collection, including Invincible Summer, King-Cat Comics & Stories, Not My Small Diary, Papercutter, and Clip Tart.
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.
We're proud to offer a variety of zines published in Tennessee!
Pictured are (from top, left): Uprise Zine, Fifth Estate, Zine World, Ross Winn, DIY Veg 1.0, Southern Fried, 11 o'clock, Nashville Femme, Wheelchair Dancer, RR, Frothy, Rattletrap, and Fertile Ground. Our collection also includes zines from the Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp.
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.
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 20 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 did Linebaugh Public Library start 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, 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.
A: Here are a few resources you can use to find more information about zines:
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Last Updated: 19 February 2010
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