General Info

World Library Publications received seven awards at the 2005 Catholic Press Association Awards. World Library Publications publishes liturgy and music resources for worship. WLP produces individual octavos and choral music series, recordings, videos, books, collections of music for worship. WLP also provides music workshops and choral reading sessions. The company was founded in 1950 in Cincinnati as World Library of Sacred Music. In 1955 WLSM published The People's Hymnal, which was widely used throughout the United States and became a standard hymnal in many Catholic parishes. The J. S. Paluch Company acquired World Library Publications in 1971 as a source of liturgical music for worship resources. World Library is located in Franklin Park, Ill. The company remains a subsidiary of J. S. Paluch Company, also located in Franklin Park.