Carol Smallwood, MLS,
edited:
Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's
Handbook, American Library Association, 2010
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach
Handbook, American Library Association, 2010
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative
Librarians, McFarland, 2008
http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3
Others:
ALA, Peter Lang, Linworth, McFarland, Scarecrow, Libraries
Unlimited
1.
Preserving
Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related
Materials
Book Publisher:
Scarecrow Press
Chapters sought for an
anthology by librarians who've worked with historical societies,
managed manuscript/book collections of local authors, photography
collections, kept student oral and written interviews, and have
done/are doing related preservation. Tips needed on overcoming
liability and invasion of privacy issues, what to save, ways to
preserve local material for current and future generations. Librarians
are often the last chance important aspects of local culture have of
being conserved.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material;
3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings,
sidebars, written by one author. Compensation: a complimentary book,
discount on additional copies.
Please e-mail 1-2 topics
described separately in 2-3 sentences by December 15, 2010 with a
75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will fit.
Kindly place, PRESERVING/Your Name, on the subject line to:
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2.
Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Chapters sought from special, school, public, academic librarians, LIS
professors about managing a library alone.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material;
3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings,
written by one author. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on
additional copies.
Possible topics: Time Management, Solo Security Issues, Library
Boards, Media Strategies, Manuals and Policies, Legal Concerns, Annual
Reports, Useful Software, Problem Patrons, Public Relations, Bidding,
Networking, Professional Growth, Websites, Library Use Instruction,
Managing Volunteers, Children's Activities.
To avoid duplication, please
e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 3 sentences by December 15,
2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics
will work. Kindly place, SOLO/Your Name, on the subject line to:
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3.
Pre-and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians
Book Publisher: American Library Association
Chapters sought for an anthology by soon to be retired or currently
retired U.S. academic, public, school, special librarians sharing
retirement experience to help colleagues. Chapters also sought from
retirement and financial planning professionals.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material;
2,500-3,500 words written by yourself or with one co-author. Concise,
how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a
complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Possible topics: What to Consider in Financial Planning; Early
Retirement--or Not; Part Time/Full Time Jobs When Retired; Using
Library Skills to Enhance Retirement; Keeping Healthy in Mind and
Body; Writing Wills; Assisted Living; Going Back to School; Holding
Political/Leadership Positions; Living on Pensions; Social Security;
Notable Retirement Activities; Retirement Budgeting; Legacies;
Relocating/Travel; Estate Planning; Insurance.
To avoid duplication, please
e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by December
15, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your
topics will work. Kindly place, RETIREMENT LIBRARIAN/Your Name, on the
subject line to: [log in to unmask]