ABC-CLIO

Book and Periodical PublishingCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

ABC-CLIO is a book and periodical publisher based in Santa Barbara, California, with a long-standing focus on curriculum and reference materials, as well as professional development resources for librarians in secondary education, higher education, and public libraries. Its offerings include online resources, books, eBooks, and magazines across the social sciences, humanities, and professional librarianship, developed in collaboration with leading scholars and educators to support educators’ and librarians’ work in fostering critical thinking, inquiry, and understanding of complex topics. The company serves educators and librarians as its primary customers, addressing the needs of schools, colleges, universities, and public libraries by providing authoritative reference and instructional content. ABC-CLIO operates within the publishing industry and is part of a broader ecosystem that emphasizes lifelong learning, digital-first resources, and innovation. It is part of Bloomsbury Publishing, a relationship that situates it within a larger portfolio of academic and educational publishing. A recent development includes Bloomsbury’s acquisition of ABC-CLIO in late 2021, reflecting its continued integration within a global publishing group while maintaining focus on its established imprints and resource offerings.

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