Call for Chapters: Continuing Education for Librarians: Workshops, Conferences, College, and Other Ways
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times; andLibrary Management Tips That Work, both 2011 ALA Editions
Co-editor: Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library System, Orlando, Florida; contributor toLibrarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook (ALA Editions, 2010)
Co-editor: Kerol Harrod, Denton Public Library, Denton, Texas; 2011 Texas Library Association Public Relations Branding Iron Award
Chapters sought for an anthology by U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing practical how-to chapters on ways to continue education (librarianship and other fields) for advancement, keeping current, and personal satisfaction.
Possible topics: workshops, conferences, deciding on colleges, online classes, scholarships, graduate assistants, research and publication, stress management, financial aspects, teaching, balancing classes/family/work, networking, travel abroad.
Concise, how-to chapters using bullets, headings, based on experience to help colleagues. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One author or authored by two/one complimentary copy per chapter as compensation; 3,000-3,500 words.
Please e-mail 2-3 topics each described in 2-3 sentences by August 31, 2011 with brief biography sketch(s). Please place EDUCATION/Last Name on the subject line to: kerolharrod@gmail.com
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