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

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Welcome Alyssa Koclanes – Part I Kimberly Copenhaver – Part II Maria Gebhardt – Part III Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Today’s Presentation 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 Part I ● Part II ● Part III

We want to hear from you! Go to Menti.com and use the code 69 12 66 to answer the question! Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Publication Types 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) Literature Review Research Study Case Study Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Book Chapter 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 Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Book Review 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 Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Newsletter/Periodical Article More informal, smaller writing projects Easier and shorter submission process ALA roundtables and sections publish a variety of newsletters Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Newspapers 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 Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Journal Articles Scholarly or peer-reviewed Empirical Research Case Study Literature Review Formal writing Longer time frame to publication Wide variety of journals on different topics Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Pros and Cons of Different Publication Types 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? Part I ● Part II ● Part III

I want to write a journal article, now what? 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! Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Publishing Opportunities Library Listservs Call for Proposals Network with colleagues Research Interest Matchmaking A Library Writer’s Blog - http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/ Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Best practices and personal habits to empower writing Part II Best practices and personal habits to empower writing Kim Copenhaver Eckerd College Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Develop writing habits supportive of publication Set writing goals Identify obstacles in your environment Seek organizational support Make a personal commitment to write Part I ● Part II ● Part III

What obstacles prevent you from prioritizing time to write? Go to Menti.com and enter 69 12 66 to answer the question! Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Develop writing habits supportive of publication 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 Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Best practices to support academic writing Allocate time regularly to the following: Reading the scholarly literature Reviewing calls for proposals Writing regularly Goal setting and monitoring progress Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Tools to track productivity Manic Time Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Tools to minimize distraction SelfControl Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Tools to create your perfect writing environment Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Write with friends to increase accountability FLA Academic Publishing Member Group https://sites.google.com/site/publishingatfla/ College Libraries Section of ACRL Peer Writing Circles Start a writing circle at your own institution! Part I ● Part II ● Part III

The Path to Publication Part III Maria Gebhardt Editor, Florida Libraries Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Path to publication Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Build the foundation for a great journal article Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III 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? Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III 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? Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Author expectations What is the real message that you want to share? Articles 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? Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Checklist for Florida Libraries submissions 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. Author(s) – First author is main author or has written 50%+ of the article. Additional authors follow main author. Numbers - Statistics, facts, budget information – If a library wants to replicate my program, what do they need to know? First Paragraph – Include an important point to interest the reader. Tell a Story – Write to tell a story, not just share facts and information that may cause the reader to move on. Part I ● Part II ● Part III

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? Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Submit your idea! Share your story for an upcoming issue of the Florida Libraries journal. Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Conclusion Part I: Publication types: Book chapter, book review, newsletter/periodical article, newspapers, journal articles. Publishing opportunities. Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Conclusion 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. Part I ● Part II ● Part III

Part I ● Part II ● Part III Conclusion 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! Part I ● Part II ● Part III

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Contact information Alyssa Koclanes: koclanan@eckerd.edu Kimberly Copenhaver: copenhka@eckerd.edu Maria Gebhardt: mariagfla@gmail.com

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