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

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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: koclanan@eckerd.edu

Kimberly Copenhaver: copenhka@eckerd.edu

Maria Gebhardt: mariagfla@gmail.com

Questions