Sep 01 2006
Today’s topic is near and dear to my heart, since I’ve written a book and continue to write a column on the subject. There’s always something more to say, though, and today’s contributors share their perspectives and stories on topics from peer reviewing to book reviewing.
I do hope their words inspire [...]
Sep 01 2006
by The Library Career People
Q: I am progressive, a risk taker, and a change agent. I embrace technology and believe that libraries of all types have to provide access to it for the “have nots” of our society. As librarians, we have to dedicate ourselves to lifelong literacy. I have mentored [...]
Sep 01 2006
by Louise E. Alcorn
We often have opportunities as library professionals to write collaboratively with others. This might be a committee report, an article in a professional journal, a dual presentation at a professional conference, or a coauthored book for one of the library publishers. We may work with one of our [...]
Sep 01 2006
by Abigail Goben
While still in library school, I found myself drawn to the idea of going into publishing. The idea of selecting and developing resources that my fellow librarians would put to use was appealing. While selector librarians are often purchasers of materials, I saw publishing as an earlier step in [...]
Sep 01 2006
by Robert P. Holley
I’ve been a peer reviewer for so long that I can’t remember when I started. I’ve reviewed manuscripts for around ten journals, including some that are the most highly rated in their areas as well as several respectable second-tier publications. I’ve looked at work from both very senior [...]
Sep 01 2006
by Donald Boozer
First Law: Overcome Inertia
The hardest thing you’ll do as a writer is simply to get started. To paraphrase Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion: if you’re not writing, you tend to stay not writing. Librarians, as a rule, are busy with the day-to-day chores involved in their work. Some [...]
Sep 01 2006
by Larry Cooperman
Librarians unfortunately often overlook the importance of professional development. Many plead lack of time, or lack of classes or professional organizations in their area. Many, though, can enhance their professional development through writing book reviews for professional journals (such as Library Journal). This can heighten a librarian’s professional [...]
Sep 01 2006
Being Able to Write: Lessons from Other Writers, New and Well- Seasoned
Getting Published: From Practice to Print
Hack Your Way Out of Writer’s Block
How to Write a Decent Book Review
The Impact of Electronic Publications on Promotion and Tenure Decisions
The Librarian’s Guide to Writing for Publication
LISauthor Wiki
Publish, Don’t Perish
Suggestions for Publishing Support
Tacit Knowledge — Writing a [...]
Sep 01 2006
Gray, Tara. Publish & Flourish: Become a Prolific Scholar. New Mexico State University: Teaching Academy, 2005. ISBN 0-9769302-0-X. $20.00.
Growing out of Gray’s writing workshops, this slim volume posits that any scholar can become prolific by following twelve simple steps, including:
Write daily for 15-30 minutes
Learn how to listen
Read your prose out loud
Helpful [...]
Sep 01 2006
Gregory, Gwen Myer, ed. The Successful Academic Librarian: Winning Strategies from Library Leaders. Information Today Inc., 2005. ISBN 1573872326. $39.50.
This book, penned by experienced academic librarians, provides background information and guidance to people in all stages of their academic library careers. It’s an excellent text for students, new librarians, and old [...]