Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

(R)Evolution In The Information Industry: What The Information Industry Can Learn From The Music Industry, Amy M. Elliott

Library Faculty Publications and Presentations

A failure to adapt to and adopt new and changing technology caused the music industry to crash, a fate that the information industry currently faces. This proposal is an overview of the music industry's crash, as a result of changing technology, and the lessons that the information industry can learn from the music industry's mistakes in order to avoid its own crash now that technology allows for quicker, easier, and cheaper publication. In the 80s & 90s record companies refused to effectively adapt to and adopt the new technologies of CDs, MP3s, and digital recording. This resulted in a slow …

Ready, Set, Get Published: Tips For Scholarly Writing Success, Annette M. Healy, Judith M. Arnold, Deborah H. Charbonneau

Library Scholarly Publications

Publishing scholarly articles and books has many benefits. For librarians, it can help establish a professional identity and contribute to professional growth. For the library community, it is an effective means for sharing ideas and experiences that contribute to improving library services and managing the challenges we encounter in our work environment.

This program features three presenters who will share their experiences participating in the scholarly publishing process. The first presenter will discuss how to locate publishing opportunities, develop an idea into an article, and select a journal. The second presenter will address the peer-review process and provide an insider’s …

So You're Ready To Publish. Next Steps?, Anne Linton, Alexandra Gomes, Kathe Obrig

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

You've completed your research, analyzed the data, and written up your findings. Now you want to publish your results. What are the next steps? This poster is a "how to" guide to getting your article published in a scholarly journal.

Preparing For Publication: Strategies For Identifying Potential Library Journals, Deborah H. Charbonneau

Library Scholarly Publications

Research and publishing in library and information science (LIS) contributes to the profession. As such, publishing in LIS journals offers one avenue for library practitioners to share results and experiences that both enhances and contributes to our collective wisdom. In addition, getting published facilitates the sharing of new discoveries, leads to personal growth, and is an excellent way to establish a professional identity. However, identifying potential LIS journals for publication can be one challenge that librarians encounter. Therefore, the aim of this article is to provide practical suggestions for identifying potential journals for library practitioners to get their work published. …

Nurturing A Book Concept To Publishing Success: Lessons Learned From A First-Time Book Editor, Deborah H. Charbonneau

Library Scholarly Publications

Developing a book concept into a publishing success involves discipline, management, and creativity. Furthermore, understanding the scope of work involved in the book publishing process can be one challenge facing library practitioners who are contemplating taking on such a project. Therefore, the aim of this article is to demystify the process of publishing a book by offering practical advice from a first-time guest book editor that has collaborated with international contributors. In particular, lessons learned about identifying a potential topic for a book, writing a book proposal for the publisher, and negotiating the book contract will be highlighted. In addition, …