The Guild of Book Workers Newsletter appears 6 times a year. It contains the latest in Guild news, reports from national chapters, reports of conferences and meetings, publication reviews, and more.
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An index is available covering the years 1976-2001, compiled by Debbie Olson under the editorial direction of the 2005 Laura Young Award winner, Margaret Johnson.
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Recent Editions
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2022
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2021
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2019
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2017
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2015
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2013
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2011
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2009
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2007
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2005
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2003
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2001
- Number 134, February 2001 (Unavailable)
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1999
- Number 122, February 1999
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1997
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