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Get Published: Showcase
the value of libraries
through writing
Florida Library Association Annual
Conference
Thursday, May 11, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Curacao 2
Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Welcome
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Alyssa Koclanes – Part I
Kimberly Copenhaver – Part II
Maria Gebhardt – Part III
Today’s Presentation
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● Identify publication venues, recognize submission
requirements and learn to navigate the process
● Learn strategies to avoid roadblocks and empower
writing habits
● Embark upon the path to publication with tips and tools
for submission to Florida Libraries
We want to hear from you!
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Go to Menti.com and use the code 69 12 66 to answer the
question!
Publication Types
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● See which type will be the best fit for your topic or research
• Book Chapter
• Book Review
• Newsletter/periodical article
• Newspapers
• Journal articles (peer-reviewed)
o Literature Review
o Research Study
o Case Study
Book Chapter
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● Useful for shorter or more focused topics
● Often solicited on library listservs via a call for proposal
● Be mindful of the editors and publisher
● Ask about the timeline upfront
Book Review
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● Good fit if you enjoy more frequent writing
● Opportunity for shorter pieces of writing
○ Current Reviews for Academic Libraries
(Choice)
○ Booklist Online
○ Library Journal Reviews
Newsletter/Periodical Article
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● More informal, smaller writing projects
● Easier and shorter submission process
● ALA roundtables and sections publish a variety of newsletters
Newspapers
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● Editorial or op-ed piece
● Informal writing opportunity
● Written for a more general audience
● Could be for your local community
● Help promote your library or its programs and resources
Journal Articles
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● Scholarly or peer-reviewed
○ Empirical Research
○ Case Study
○ Literature Review
● Formal writing
● Longer time frame to publication
● Wide variety of journals on different topics
Pros and Cons of Different Publication Types
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● Journal articles - might have more autonomy than with a book chapter
● The peer-review process can be lengthy
● Informal vs formal writing
● What type of audience do you want to reach?
● What publication type works best for your topic?
I want to write a journal article, now what?
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● Decide on article type (empirical research, case study, lit review)
● Identify key library journals relevant to your topic
● Write a letter of interest to editor (inquiry)
● Write and proofread!
Publishing Opportunities
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● Library Listservs
● Call for Proposals
● Network with colleagues
● Research Interest Matchmaking
● A Library Writer’s Blog -
http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/
Part II
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Best practices and
personal habits to
empower writing
Kim CopenhaverEckerd College
Develop writing habits supportive of publication
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● Set writing goals
● Identify obstacles in your environment
● Seek organizational support
● Make a personal commitment to write
What obstacles prevent you from
prioritizing time to write?
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Go to Menti.com and enter 69 12 66 to answer the question!
Develop writing habits supportive of publication
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● Seek organizational support
○ Is writing a part of your job description?
○ Are you developing valuable programming
but failing to document the value derived
from your efforts?
● Finally, make a personal commitment to write
Best practices to support academic writing
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● Allocate time regularly to the following:
○ Reading the scholarly literature
○ Reviewing calls for proposals
○ Writing regularly
○ Goal setting and monitoring progress
Tools to track productivity
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Manic Time
Tools to minimize distraction
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SelfControl
Tools to create your perfect writing environment
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Write with friends to increase accountability
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https://sites.google.com/site/publishingatfla/
● College Libraries Section of ACRL Peer Writing Circles
● Start a writing circle at your own
institution!
● FLA Academic Publishing Member Group
Part III
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The Path to
Publication
Maria Gebhardt
Editor, Florida Libraries
Path to publication
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Build the
foundation
for a great
journal
article
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Impact the reader
● Hook: The opening paragraph should:
○ Spark the reader’s curiosity and interest
○ Convey to the reader what he or she is
going to learn about.
○ Excite the reader for an enjoyable
reading experience.
Ask yourself: How will a librarian get inspired to replicate my
program if the language I use is flat and boring?
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Your writing
● Be clear and concise.
● Use active voice.
● Reduce the text to eliminate wordiness.
● Tell a story, instead of listing information.
Ask yourself: What are three points that I want readers to remember from my article?
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Author expectationsArticles are open access and submitted to internationally recognized databases.
Your submission will live on and is a great addition to your resume.
● What is the real message that you want to share?
● Give yourself time!
○ Articles written in a weekend, will look incomplete.
Ask yourself: How can references add value to your article?
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Checklist for Florida Libraries submissions
1. Headline – Include heading and even a sub-heading that reflects the
topic of your article and what type of libraries will find the article most
beneficial.
2. Author(s) – First author is main author or has written 50%+ of the
article. Additional authors follow main author.
3. Numbers - Statistics, facts, budget information – If a library wants to
replicate my program, what do they need to know?
4. First Paragraph – Include an important point to interest the reader.
5. Tell a Story – Write to tell a story, not just share facts and information
that may cause the reader to move on.
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Checklist for Florida Libraries submissions
6. References – Can I use facts from external sources to give more
credibility?
7. Photos - Do I have photos that will enhance my story?
8. Added Value - Is there a list of website that I can share or resources?
9. About the Author(s) - Include brief biography information including
education, work experience and accolades.
10. Edit – Read your article over. Can you edit information down?
Can you make it easier to read?
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Submit your idea!
Share your story for an upcoming issue of the
Florida Libraries journal.
Conclusion
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Part I:
• Publication types:
• Book chapter, book review,
newsletter/periodical article, newspapers,
journal articles.
• Publishing opportunities.
Conclusion
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Part II:
•Writing habits.
• Tools to track productivity.
• Tools to minimize distractions.
• Tools to create your perfect writing environment.
• Writing with friends to increase accountability.
Conclusion
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Part III:
• Path to publication.
• Build the foundation for a great journal article.
• Impact the reader.
• Tips for your writing.
• Author expectations.
• Checklist for submissions to Florida Libraries.
• Submit your idea!
Handout
Contact information
Alyssa Koclanes: [email protected]
Kimberly Copenhaver: [email protected]
Maria Gebhardt: [email protected]
Questions