Published Jan. 2004
ISBN 0-8108-4895-3
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About
the Title:
One of the ways librarians maintain the integrity
of their profession is through the creation of a robust body of professional
literature. In The Librarian's Guide to Writing for Publication,
Rachel Singer Gordon speaks to the hidden genius in each of us.
Topics covered include, but are not limited to: queries and proposals;
increasing your odds of publication; networking and collaboration; marketing
and promotion; and the particular demands of authorship in an electronic
environment. An appendix contains interviews with several library publishers
and editors, covering the gamut of publication outlets. This is a one-stop
guide for librarians at any stage of their publishing career.
See the online table of contents, read the
book's introduction (.pdf format), or read the Online review (scroll down).
Presentation Links:
- Download the handout (MS Word) for the Nov. 7, 2006 SLA webinar.
- CIL 2006 attendees (or anyone else!) can listen to a podcast with writing advice from Searcher's Barbara Quint.
About the Author:
Rachel Singer Gordon is the webmaster
of library careers site LISjobs.com,
"Computer Media" review columnist for Library Journal,
and author of several books for information professionals. Read more
about Rachel.
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Book Contents:
Introduction
(.pdf format)
Chapter 1 - Getting Started in Library Publication
Getting started - handling rejection - finding ideas - association
assistance - professional advantages
Chapter 2 - Submitting Your Work
Choosing an outlet - familiarizing yourself with journals
- familiarizing yourself with publishing houses - finding and following guidelines
Chapter 3 - Queries and Proposals
Query letters - book proposals - following up
Chapter 4 - Increasing Your Odds
Increasing your odds of acceptance - working with your editor
- defining your audience
Chapter 5 - Writing and Editing Your Work
Time management - organization and research - details, details,
details - editing your work - cultivating clarity - getting help
Chapter 6 - Networking and Collaboration
Collaborating - conferences and workshops - surveys and interviews
- advice and feedback
Chapter 7 - The Academic Environment
Peer review - research articles - research funding, support,
and awards
Chapter 8 - Related Opportunities
Speaking and presenting - related library writing opportunities
- opportunities outside the library literature
Chapter 9 - Writing a Book
Developing a topic - choosing a publisher - the acceptance
process - the writing and editing process - the publishing process
Chapter 10 - Marketing and Promotion: Yourself
and Your Work
Working with your publisher - marketing through professional
activities
Chapter 11 - The Electronic Environment
Communicating professionally online - publishing in e-journals
and newsletters - self-publication online - research, reading, and peer review
- electronic ethics
Chapter 12 - The Business of Publishing
The book contract - taxes and accounting - copyright and permissions
Appendix A: Writing for Publication Survey
Survey questions used as source of quotes and information
throughout
Appendix B: Publisher Interviews
Interviews with: Leonard Kniffel, editor & publisher,
American Libraries; Heather McCormack, assistant managing editor,
Library Journal Book Review; John B. Bryans, editor-in-chief, Information
Today Books; Gloriana St. Clair, managing editor, portal: Libraries
and the Academy; Dan Marmion, editor, Information Technology and
Libraries; and William Hann, founder and managing editor of Free
Pint.
An extensive list of additional resources