[ISLMA-Share] Three Publishing Opportunities

[Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association]

1.  Creativity for Success and Personal Growth for Librarians

 

Book Publisher: McFarland

 

Vera Gubnitskaia, co-editor, Library Partnerships with Writers and Poets (McFarland, 2017); public, academic librarian, indexer.

 

Carol Smallwood, co-editor, Gender Studies in the Library (McFarland, 2017); public library administrator, special, school librarian.

 

One or two chapters sought from U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, library administrators, and board members. Successful proposals will address creative, practical, how-to chapters and case studies depicting a variety of aspects and angles of the library profession as a creative endeavor, within the library walls and beyond such as being an artist, writer, photographer, editor. Ideas needed that can serve as a foundation, incorporate into an MLIS course; a Human Resources’ or an organizational plan, as well kick-start personal career goals planning. The focus is on library staff professional and personal growth and development, NOT creative programming and services for patrons. Request a helpful tentative Table of Contents.

 

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One, two, or three authors per chapter; each chapter by the same author(s). Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-5,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors or if one or two chapters; author discount. Contributors are expected to sign a release form in order to be published.

 

Please e-mail titles of proposed chapter(s) with a concise clear summary by February 28, 2018, with brief bio on each author; place CRE, Your Name, on subject line to gubnitv11 at gmail.com

 
 
 
 
 
2.  Social Justice and Activism in Libraries, Moving Beyond Diversity to Action

 

Book Publisher: McFarland

 

Su Epstein, Ph.D., co-editor. Director, Saxton B. Little Free Library, Columbia, Connecticut

Carol Smallwood, co-editor. Public Library Systems, Special, School Librarian, Michigan

Vera Gubnitskaia, co-editor. Reference Librarian, Valencia College, Winter Park, Florida

 

One or two chapters sought from U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing how to take the concept of diversity to the next level. The role librarians can play in social justice and social change, activities supporting tolerance in libraries. Topics could be inclusivity, tolerance, civic engagement, civic education, human rights, social responsibility; in the areas of collection development, programming, professional development, partnerships and outreach—just to name a few.

 

One author or two or three authors per chapter. Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-5,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors or if one or two chapters: author discount on more copies. Contributors are expected to sign a release form in order to be published. Public, school and special librarians, LIS instructors are especially encouraged to submit.

 

Please e-mail titles of proposed chapters each described in a few sentences by February 28, 2018, brief bio on each author; place TOL, LAST NAME on subject line to: epsteinsc at gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 
3.  Homeschooling and Libraries
 
Book Publisher: McFarland
 
Vera Gubnitskaia, co-editor, Library Partnerships with Writers and Poets (McFarland, 2017); public, academic librarian, indexer.
 
Carol Smallwood, co-editor. Library's Role in Supporting Financial Literacy for Patrons (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016); public library administrator, special, school librarian.
 
One or two chapters (3,000-5,000 words) sought from U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, library administrators, and board members. Successful proposals will address creative, practical, how-to chapters and case studies depicting a variety of aspects and angles of the library role and impact on homeschooling process, families, and students, within the library walls and beyond. We are also looking for ideas (whether implemented or not) that can serve as a basis, a foundation, to incorporate into an MLIS course; a Human Resources’ or an organizational plan, as well as a kick-start to personal career goals planning. A tentative Table of Contents can be provided per request.
 
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One, two, or three authors per chapter. Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-5,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors or if one or two chapters by the same author(s); author discount. Contributors are expected to sign a release form in order to be published.
 
Please e-mail titles of proposed chapter(s) with a concise clear summary or brief outline of the main talking points by February 28, 2018, with brief bio on each author; place HOM, Your Name, on subject line to gubnitv11 at gmail.com