The Librarian's Guide to Writing for PublicationOne 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. |
Contents
Getting Started in Library Publication | 1 |
Submitting Your Work | 15 |
Queries and Proposals | 27 |
Increasing Your Odds | 41 |
Writing and Editing Your Work | 51 |
Networking and Collaboration | 61 |
The Academic Environment | 69 |
Related Opportunities | 83 |
Writing a Book | 95 |
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