Magazines & Newspapers
A variety of newspapers [1] and magazines [2] are available at each library and on the bookmobile. The Columbia library [3] has a wide range of current magazines plus newspapers from around the state and select major U.S. cities on the third floor mezzanine. Current issues are available for browsing and two years of back issues for most magazines and comics can be checked out, limit 5 items per check-out. You can also find and read articles in hundreds of magazines online with EBSCO and other databases [4] to which the library subscribes.
In the Columbia library, you'll also find magazine collections for children and teens in their respective areas. The back issues are available for check-out.
Newspapers on Microfilm
The library has a collection of newspaper microfilms which may be accessed any time the library is open. Staff will do limited searching for articles and obituaries [5] if specific information is provided (e.g. an exact date of death for obituary records). List of available newspaper microfilms [6].
Comics & Graphic Novels
DBRL has a collection of serial comics for kids and teens [7], including titles like Archie, Sonic, Superman and Batman. You can read comics in the library, or check them out. We also have comics, manga and graphic novels in bound paperback and hardback formats for kids, teens and adults which you can check out.
In the Columbia Public Library, look for teen and adult graphic novels [8] on the second floor, in the Genre Fiction section, shelved by title or series name. In the Callaway County and Southern Boone County libraries, graphic novels are in the nonfiction section at or near call number 741.59. Teen and adult nonfiction are shelved together; "YA" titles are marked with a sticker on the spine.