The controversial weekly (supermarket) tabloids hold a unique place in twentieth century American culture. Although overtly and covertly read by millions, tabloids have not been welcomed in U.S. libraries. This article will explore their dual cultural roles, as both a transmitter of popular culture as well as a primary artifact of contemporary American society. The positive function they can serve in both academic and public libraries' permanent collections will be discussed, as well as the unique access problems they present to both users and libraries. Finally, given the difficult times for serials budgets, suggestions will be offered for introducing such titles.

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