Publishing and Speaking

Tips for Publishing in Library-Related Journals

• Communities Finding collaborators, mentors, and support - email lists, groups, journal clubs and reading rooms
• Research and Writing Committees
• Research conferences and events
• Advice

Tips for Speaking at Conferences/Getting Speaking Engagements

1. Publish a book.
2. Write and submit articles to print and on-line publications.
3. Submit press releases.
4. Advertise in publications your target audience reads.
5. Create a blog on your topic and updated regularly.

Blogs/Websites to Watch

• A Library Writer's Blog "Calls for papers, presentations, participation, reviewers, and other notices," maintained by Corey Seeman.

• Beyond the Job lists calls for papers for journals and conferences in the US and overseas

Specific Blog Posts/Articles to Check Out

• Publish, Don't Perish Rachel Singer Gordon's column on writing for the profession for Emerald

Specific Publishing Opportunities

• JOURNAL OF ACCESS SERVICES - Special Issue: Best Practices in Access Services (deadline is Feb 1, 2007)