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Get Published in Library Anthologies
By Donna DiMichele | November 23, 2012
Two opportunities for writing for a publication have been posted: 1) Pre-School through Teen Library Outreach and 2) How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries. Deadline for each is December 30, 2012.
1) Pre-School through Teen Library Outreach
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Co-editor: Kerol Harrod, Denton Public Library, Denton, Texas; Marketing Your
Library: Tips and Tools That Work, McFarland & Company, 2012
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic
Times; and Library Management Tips That Work, both 2011 ALA Editions
Chapters sought for an anthology by U.S. practicing academic, public, school,
special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing practical how-to chapters on: creative
outreach activities that work and are fun for staff, children, parents, and
teachers. With budget and staff cuts, changes in technology, and security
concerns in an increasingly diverse society, librarians more than ever need
successful, inexpensive outreach to young patrons-their future library
supporters.
Knowing what programs work saves time, effort, and resources for librarians.
Creative methods are needed to use in various types of libraries. Concise,
how-to chapters 3,000-3,500 words using bullets, headings, based on experience.
No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two
authors; one complimentary copy per chapter as compensation, discounts on
additional copies.
Directions for submission:
Please paste proposed titles of 2-3 topics each briefly described by December
30, 2012 with biography sketch(s); place YOUTH/Last Name on the subject line to
Carol: smallwood@tm.net
2) How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library System librarian, Orlando, Florida;
co-editor: Continuing Education for Librarians: Workshops, Conferences,
College, and Other Ways (McFarland, forthcoming); co-editor Marketing Your
Library: Tips and Tools That Work, (McFarland & Company, 2012)
Carol Smallwood, educator, librarian; co-editor Preserving Local Writers,
Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials, (Scarecrow Press
2012); editor Pre- & Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians, (ALA Editions, 2013);
co-editor How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian, (Scarecrow Press, 2012)
During the past few years, groups like the President’s Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology, and Center for Education, have been placing great
emphasis on the significance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
math) education. The curricula has been revised in many institutions and school
districts across the country. Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing
academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty in the United States,
Canada, and others sharing practical how-to chapters on: grant writing,
community partnerships, outreach, research, and programming activities.
Creative methods are sought that apply to various types of libraries
(K-College) and job positions.
Concise, how-to chapters words based on experience to help colleagues. Your
nuts and bolts article should total 3000-3500 words. No previously published or
simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors per chapter;
complimentary copy as compensation, discount on more.
Directions for submission:
Please e-mail titles of 2-3 topics, each briefly described separately by
December 30, 2012 with short biography sketch(s); place STEM/Last Name on the
subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
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