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Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and insights with the library community?
We invite you to contribute to the NEFLIN Publication Library Insights, a platform for library professionals from all types of libraries to share their scholarly and practitioner-based work.
Join the Library Insights Editorial Board for a special Q & A session on Thursday, October 10th, at 10:00 am (meeting access information is at the end of this email).
Submission Guidelines:
We are seeking creative and innovative articles from library staff at any NEFLIN member library. Here are some ideas:
- Scholarly Articles: Original research, systematic reviews, and theoretical discussions that contribute to the academic discourse in library and information science.
- Practitioner-Based Articles or Best Practices: Case studies, best practices, and practical solutions that library professionals can implement in their daily work.
- Special interest Articles: Unique perspectives, innovative projects, and discussions on emerging trends and technologies in the library field.
Topics of interest:
We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Innovative library services and programs
- Information literacy and instructional design
- Community engagement and outreach
- Technology and digital resources
- Collection development and management
- Library management and leadership
- Accessibility
- Professional development and continuing education
- Customer service
Submission Process:
- Manuscript Preparation: Ensure your manuscript is well-organized, clearly written and uses Chicago Style footnotes. Include a title and references.
- Format: Submit your article as a Word document.
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Submit Here: Library Insights: Call for Articles
- Review Process: All submissions will undergo a peer-review process.
Important Dates:
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Submission Deadline: January 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
- Notification of Acceptance: February 28, 2025
- Anticipated Publication Date: April 2025
Why Submit?
- Reach a diverse audience: Share your work with library professionals from various sectors.
- Contribute to the field: Help advance the library profession by sharing your insights and experiences.
- Professional Development: Enhance your professional profile and gain recognition for your work.
Image Submissions:
We also encourage the submission of high-quality images that complement your article or are stand-alone images related to the field of library science. Images may include photographs, graphs, charts, illustrations, etc.
By submitting images, you grant NEFLIN permission to use them in the current issue and any future publications at our discretion. Please ensure you have the rights or permissions to submit images and include appropriate captions and credits.
NEFLIN Right to Refuse:
NEFLIN reserves the right to decline any submission that does not align with our editorial standards, submission guidelines, or the publication's mission. This includes but is not limited to, submissions that contain inappropriate content, do not meet quality expectations, or fail to follow the required guidelines. Decisions regarding acceptance of submissions are final and at the editorial board's and NEFLIN staff's discretion.
Questions?
Join the Library Insights Editorial Board for a special Q & A session on Thursday, October 10th at 10:00 am. This session will be recorded. See the meeting access information below.
Library Insights (NEFLIN Journal) Information Session
Oct 10, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/530883077
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 530-883-077
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
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