LIS Publications Wiki
Finally, a one-stop shopping wiki that allows you to reach colleagues and communities in the library publishing world. Say hello to the Library and Information Science Publications Wiki:http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/wikis/faculty/putnam/index.php/LIS_Publications_WikiNote:…
Quick, Easy Exercise for Fiction Writers
I know we've focused mostly on nonfiction writing thus far, but I know there are a lot of closet fiction writers out there too. For those in the midst of writing their first (or umpteenth) novel or short story, here's a good strategy for assessing…
Great Blog with Writing Tips
I stumbled across this blog that focuses on books and the publishing industry. One entry outlines ten common "rookie" writing mistakes, and is found here.This is a good blog to follow especially for those looking to publish fiction. For those…
Conference conflicts, another call for authors
I had insurmountable conference obligations that got in the way of the "upcoming" post that I teased with a month or so ago. Now that the conference is over, more updates to the blog will be coming. For now, here is another call for authors,…
Call for submissions: Library Worklife
Courtesy of the ALA-APA publishing committee. Contact the editor with questions:Do you have a story to tell? Come and share it at Library Worklife!Library Worklife is looking for aspiring and experienced writers - library employees and graduate…
Issues in Scholarly Publication
I received the following tip from John Meier:You should probably write about issues in scholarly publishing for librarians. Considering that is what this post is about. We hardly ever look in our own eye for a beam when library journals are…
Call for Papers: Journal of Library Innovation
The following is courtesy from the ili-l listserv:Call for Papers:The Journal of Library Innovation is seeking submissions for publication for its inaugural issue in January 2010.The Journal of Library Innovation, one of the first journals devoted…
Summary: NMRT Online Discussion Forum – Publishing for the Profession
Thanks to Rachel McWilliams for putting together the summary below:NMRT Online Discussion Forum – January Topic: Publishing for the ProfessionJanuary’s discussion topic covered issues with publishing in the library profession and how you…
Call for Articles: Art Documentation
As seen on the BUSLIB-L listserv:Editors are accepting articles for both the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010issues of ART DOCUMENTATION, the semiannual peer-reviewed journal of theArt Libraries Society of North America. Articles should fall within…
APA-ALA Call for Newsletter Writers
Below is a message I received on the NMRT-L listserv:ALA-APA is in need of newsletter article writers for its publication, Library Worklife: HR E-News for Today's Leaders. The electronic newsletter is sent monthly to thousands of ALA institutional…