Latvian literature and journals are readily available to readers in Liepāja, with a variety of options in both Latvian, and English.
For those interested in Latvian-language publications, Mani žurnāli offers free access to past issues. Fans of Latvian literature, publicism, and history can explore digitally archived issues of Domuzīme from 2015-2022 via literatura.lv. Recent issues of the journal “Latvijas intereses Eiropas Savienībā” – specifically, numbers 1 and 2 from 2023 – are also accessible.
English-language resources are also plentiful. The Liepāja Central Library highlights several options, including DOAJ, a database of electronic journals with 6,195 titles. D-Lib Magazine focuses on digital libraries, research, and development, while DOAB (Directory of Open Access Books) provides access to books across various fields. First Monday is a peer-reviewed journal covering the internet and global information infrastructure.
Further English-language options include Innovations and Technologies News, a multidisciplinary scientific journal available online, and Liber Quarterly, a professional publication for library staff and students. Readers can also access The Economist, with online archives dating back to 2000, alongside blogs, debates, audio, and video content. Finally, The Encyclopedia of Earth offers information on environmental topics.
The availability of these resources underscores a growing trend of accessible digital publishing, offering readers a wealth of information at their fingertips. A video about Imantas pulka strēlnieku žurnāls “Kaija” and its journey from Vladivostok to Latvia (February 25 – May 5, 1920) is available here, according to RTU Liepāja | IT centrs.
Bibliotēka “Libris” in Liepaja also shares updates and information on Facebook, including children’s magazines like Ilustrētā Junioriem Lasis. Witness their Facebook page for more details.
