LibGuides: Periodicals by Title and Subject: Directories and Special Issues

Periodicals

Titles in red show current subscriptions. Bold dates show Periodicals Department holdings.

Please note: not all special issues or directories may be currently published, even if the title is a current subscription. Some are available in our library catalog.

AIC Directory
trade publication
2009-2010. Annual
Directory of members of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Advertising Age
trade publication
microfilm: January 1978-December 2001
Absorbed American Demographics , continued by Ad Age
Special Issues: Fact Pack, Digital, Agency, and Annual
National newspaper for advertisers and marketers. Covers current advertising campaigns, advertising agency personnel changes and industry news. Includes classified section
Apparel
trade publication
January 2003-December 2018 (v49 n12). Monthly
Formerly Bobbin (1987)
Special Issues: Buyer's Guide and Guide to Software & IT
Billed as the business and technology authority for the apparel and soft goods industry
Art in America
Spring 1957-Current. 5x per year
Special issue: Guide to Galleries
Illustrated articles on international visual arts, sculpture, architecture, graphic design and decorative arts
Beauty Packaging
trade publication
January 2006 (v11 n1)-Current. (with gaps). 8x per year
Formerly Cosmetic Packaging & Design
Special issue: Corporate Profiles
Emphasis on manufacturing, packaging and marketing. Current Company Profiles accessible through link in record
CTFA News
trade publication
December 1992-January 2002. Biweekly
Formerly CTFA Newsletter
Special Issue: Who’s Who
The newsletter of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (since 2007, the Personal Care Products Council). Covers industry news and pertinent political issues
The Chronicle of Higher Education
trade publication
One-year retention. 42x per year
online: January 16, 2015 (v61 n18)-Current (current FIT username and password required for access)
Special Issue: Almanac
News reports and editorials about higher education in North America and abroad. Includes reference lists of relevant research, books, seminars, workshops, fellowships and grants, as well as The Chronicle Review and Careers section
Cosmetics & Toiletries
trade publication
September 2002 (v117 n9)-February 2018 (v133 n2). Monthly
Formerly Allured’s Cosmetics & Toiletries
Special Issue: The Guide
Science- and technology-focused articles for manufacturers and retailers of cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes
Earnshaw's Infants, Girls and Boys Wear Review
trade publication
February 1972-Current. 10x per year
Formerly Earnshaw’s Infants & Children’s Review
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide
Edited for retailers and manufacturers of infants’ and children’s clothing and accessories
Edplay
trade publication
Fall 1998 (v5 n4)-January/February 2014; October 2014(with gaps). Quarterly
(Issues from 2011-Current available online through link in catalog record)
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide
Toy magazine aimed at retail specialty store owners. Includes legal issues column, features on successful stores and lots of toy advertising. Gaps in holdings
Exhibit Builder
trade publication
January/February 1989 (v6 n3)-May/June 2010 (v27 n6). 7x per year
Special Issue: Source Book Directory
Devoted to design and construction techniques, successful case histories, new products and the services and product marketplace
Exhibitor
trade publication
September 1988 (v7 n9)-Current. Bimonthly
In each issue: Practical ideas and information marketers can immediately apply; in-depth analysis of America's most successful exhibit and event programs; and knowledge and tools to produce high-performance programs with measurable results. Buyer's Guide available through link in record
Fabric Architecture
trade publication
January/February 1999 (v10 n1)-May/June 2013 (v25 n3); 2014 Resource Guide (v26 n2). Bimonthly
Special issues: Sustainability Portfolio, 2014 Resource Guide
Formerly Fabrics & Architecture
Published by the Industrial Fabrics Association International. For architects, designers, fabric specifiers; covers awnings and canopies, construction fabrics, landscaping and building codes
Furniture/Today
trade publication
Two-year retention. Weekly
(2001-Current available through link in record)
Special issues: The List, Retail Planning Guide. Buyer's Guide available through link in record
The business newspaper of the American furniture industry. Covers store openings, trade shows, marts, consumer buying habits, etc. Includes classified section
Geosynthetics
trade publication
February/March 2006 (v24 n1)-October/November 2014 (v32 n5). Bimonthly
Formerly Geotechnical Fabrics Report
Special Issue: Specifier's Guide
Geared toward the same industry as GFR, but with a more accessible format
Global Cosmetic Industry
trade publication
January 1999 (v164 n1)- May 2014 (v182 n4). 10x per year
(Issues from 2006-Current available through link in record)
Formerly DCI
Special Issue: Directory of Suppliers
Emphasis on manufacturing, formulation, research and development, packaging and marketing
HAPPI (Household & Personal Products Industry)
trade publication
September 1976 (v13 n9)-November 1979 (v16 n11); November 1986 (v23 n11)-Current. Monthly
Special Issues: Buyer's Guide, The Top 50, Corporate Profiles, and other special issues
Provides product updates, packaging changes and ingredient descriptions for soaps, skin care products, etc.
Home & Textiles Today
trade publication
May 25, 1987 (v8 n20)-Current. 12x per year
Special Issue: Business Annual
The trade newspaper of the home textiles industry. Includes sheets, blankets, curtains, towels, etc
Interior Design
January 1955-Current. Monthly
Interior Design Market: Spring 1987-Current
Special Issues: Product Find Guides, Market Tabloids
For interior designers, decorators and retailers. Covers traditional and contemporary design. Supplement Interior Design Market features "Spring Market," "Fall Market" and Hospitality Market" issues and includes textile and color forecasts
Jewelers' Circular Keystone(delayed)
trade publication
January 1990 (v161 n1)-Current. Annual
Formerly Chilton's Jewelers' Circular Keystone
Special Issue: Directory
International trade magazine for retail jewelers. Articles on precious gems and settings, security and trends in design, production and sales
Knitting International
September 2003 (v110 n1307); February 2006 (v112 n1333)-Issue 1 2020 (v126:n146) (with gaps) 11x per year
Absorbed Knit Americas
Special Issue: Yearbook
Covers international knitwear, knitted fabric, hosiery and underwear sectors
LDB Interior Textiles
trade publication
January 1987 (v84 n1)-November 2019 (v116 n11). Monthly
Formed by the merger of Interior Textiles and Linens, Domestics & Bath Products
Special Issue: Annual Buyer's Guide
Linens, domestics, bath products, window treatments and bedspreads
Lighting Design and Application: LD + A
trade publication
January 1988 (v18 n1)-February 1998 (v28 n2). Monthly
Special Issue: Lighting Equipment & Accessories Directory
For lighting designers, interior designers, architects and lighting engineers
Includes floor plans and elevations
MR: The Magazine of Menswear Retailing
trade publication
January 1992 (v3 n1)-February 2020 (v31 n2). Quarterly
Special Issue: Market Guide
“The magazine of menswear retailing.” Features retail stores, fashion and trends
Made to Measure
trade publication
Fall/Winter 1996/97-Current. Semiannual
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide
A buyers’ reference containing sources of apparel and accessories for the uniform and career apparel industry
NonWovens Industry
trade publication
January 1980 (v11 n1)-Current. Monthly
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide. Directory available online through link in record
For manufacturers of nonwoven textiles
Packaging Digest
trade publication
March 1985 (v22 n3)-Fall 2016 (v53 n4). Quarterly
Special Issues: Buyer's Guide. Directory available through link in record
Packaging management, marketing, design, equipment and materials
Perfumer & Flavorist
trade publication
May/June 1994 (v19 n3)-June 2015 (v40 n6). Monthly
Special Issue: Industry Directory
Reports creative, scientific and commercial aspects of the flavor and fragrance industries
SGB
trade publication
April 2008 (v41 n4)-Winter 2015 (v48 n1). Bimonthly
Special Issues: Outdoor Business Retailer Handbooks, Buyers Guide in March and Retail Registry in May
Sporting goods industry magazine
School Uniforms
trade publication
December 1998 (n6)-2010 (n58). 3x per year
Special Issue: Buying Guide
Focuses on school children’s clothing and current trends in uniforms
Special Events
trade publication
May 2001 (v20 n5)-Summer 2020 (v39 n3). Quarterly
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide
Display and exhibit magazine, specializing in festive events catering display
Specialty Fabrics Review
trade publication
March 2008 (v93 n3)-Current. 13x per year
Formerly Industrial Fabric Products Review
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide. Current Buyer's Guide available through link in record
Published in the U.S. for the industrial fabric industry
Sportswear International
trade publication
December/January 1983/84 (v3 n13)-Fall 2020 (n294). Quarterly
Special Issues: Brands & Agencies: The Comprehensive Guide to the Fashion Industry Services; Who's Who Fashion Yearbook
Continued by The Spin Off
U.S. edition of German publication. Magazine for casual sportswear and activewear, jeans, footwear, menswear, outwear, accessories, fibers and fabric, kidswear
Stores (NRDGA)
trade publication
January 1972 (v54 n1)-December 2019 (v101 n9). Monthly
Special Issues: Global Powers of Retailing, Software Sourcebook, and Buyers Guide
Published by the National Retail Federation. Management of department, specialty, chain and variety store operations
Tobe
forecast
July 6, 1976-November 30, 1995; January 07/14, 1999-Current. Monthly
(Earlier issues available in Special Collections)
Special Issues: Quarterly Index, Product Workbook, Shopping Guide
Reports on the New York market. Includes wholesale prices and style numbers. Picks up fashion trends in influential New York stores. Includes both sketches and photographs
VM+SD
trade publication
January 1987 (v118 n1)-Current. 7x per year
Formerly Visual Merchandising & Store Design
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide
International authority on visual merchandising

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