5 CFP From Carol Smallwood
Bringing the Arts into the Library
Book Publisher: American Library Association
Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American Library Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646 The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times, American Library Association, 2011 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3090
Chapters sought from U.S. and Canadian librarians who’ve worked with visual and performing artists to bring the arts into libraries to keep them vibrant community cultural centers. Innovative public, academic, school, special librarians who have encouraged painters, photographers, musicians, writers, and
other creative talent of various ages.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 3,000-4,000 words written by one or up to three co-authors. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Possible topics: community programs and outreach, working with students, security and legal concerns, using the media, open houses, readings and book launches, displays, collaborations with community groups, workshops, grants.
To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by February 15, 2011 with a brief bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will work as well as including images if you wish. Kindly place, ARTS/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
Marketing Methods for Libraries
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Co-editor: Roxanne Myers Spencer, MSLS, MAEd; Associate Professor and Coordinator, Western Kentucky University Libraries’ Educational Resources Center. Spencer also teaches in WKU’s Library Media Education, reviews for School Library Journal, and belongs to several professional organizations.
Chapters sought from U.S. practicing librarians for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians sharing practical know-how about alerting the public what libraries contribute, why they deserve support even in tight economic times.
Possible topics: working with the media; National Library Week Activities; library newsletters; community outreach; service organization participation; holding political office; online promotion; working with elected local/state officials; holding open house.
Concise, how-to chapters using bullets, headings, based on experience to help colleagues promote their library. No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. Up to three co-authors/one complimentary copy per chapter as compensation; 3,000-4,000 words.
To receive a Go Ahead, please e-mail 2-3 topics each described in 2-3 sentences by February 15, 2011 with biography sketch(s). You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission. Please place MARKETING/your name on the subject line: smallwood@tm.net
Librarians as Mentors in Librarianship for Adults and Students
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Co-Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Co-Editor: Rebecca Tolley-Stokes, Faculty Outreach Librarian, East Tennessee State University.
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing U.S. academic, public, school, special librarians sharing their librarianship know-how by mentoring adults or students: personal, one-on-one contact to further librarianship. Concise, how-to chapters using bullets, headings, based on experience to help colleagues
further the profession.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material, up to 3 co-authors/one complimentary copy per chapter as compensation; 3,000-4,000 words.
Possible topics: mentoring adults with/without a library degree; mentoring grade school, high school, undergrad, grad, doctoral students; mentoring long distance; lesson plans; technology tools; networking; classroom teaching; career workshops and conferences; time investment; job marketing; academic.
For a Go Ahead, please e-mail 2 topics each described in 2-3 sentences by February 15, 2011 and a brief bio. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission. Please place MENTORS/Your Name on the subject line: smallwood@tm.net
Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Co-Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Co-Editor: Elaine Williams, MLS, Highland County District Library in Lynchburg, Ohio. In her library's partnership with the Lynchburg Historical Society, she has conducted interviews for oral history projects, coordinated contributions to the Ohio Memory Project, and co-chaired the local chapter of the Ohio
Bicentennial Commission.
Foreword: Bruce R. Schueneman, Head of Systems at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Afterword: Jan Siebold, recipient of the New York Library Association’s School Library Media Section Cultural Media Award.
Chapters sought for an anthology by librarians who’ve worked with historical societies in preserving local history, newspaper preservation, managed manuscript/book collections of local authors, photography collections, kept student oral and written interviews, and have done/are doing related activities. 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, written by one author. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by February 15, 2011 with a short bio. You will be contacted which topics will fit. Kindly place, PRESERVING/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
Women Writing on Family: Tips on Writing, Teaching and Publishing
Book Publisher: The Key Publishing House Inc., publisher of academic and
non-academic books, Toronto, Ontario
Submissions are being sought for an anthology about writing and publishing by women with experience in writing and publishing about family. Possible subjects: using life experience; networking; unique issues women must overcome; formal education; queries and proposals; conference participation; self-publishing; teaching tips. Tips on writing about family: creative nonfiction, poetry, short stories, nonfiction, novels.
Practical, concise, how-to articles with bullets/headings have proven the most helpful to readers. Please avoid writing too much about "me" and concentrate on what will help the reader. No previously published, co-written, or simultaneously submitted material.
Foreword by Supriya Bhatnagar, Director of Publications, Editor of The Writer's Chronicle, Association of Writers & Writing Programs, George Mason University. Author of the memoir: and then there were three… (Serving House Books, 2010)
Afterword by Dr. Amy Hudock, co-editor of Literary Mama chosen by Writers Digest as one of the 101 Best Web Sites for Writers. She teaches creative writing and co-edited American Prose Writers (Seal Press, 2006)
Co-Editor Carol Smallwood
Co-Editor Suzann Holland, 2010 Winner of Public Libraries Feature Award. Her masters degrees include history, library science: she taught English at William Penn University, was a librarian at Milwaukee Public Library, a consultant in Davenport, Iowa. Her anthology contributions appear in: Greenwood
Press, Neal-Schuman, the American Library Association
Please send 2-3 possible topics you would like to contribute each described in a few sentences and a 65-75 word bio using the format like the bio's above. Please send in a .doc Word file by February 15, 2011 using FAMILY/Your Name on the subject line to smallwood@tm.net. You'll receive a Go-Ahead and guidelines
if your topics haven't been taken. Contributors will be asked to contribute a total of 1900-2100 words. Those included in the anthology will receive a complimentary copy as compensation.
