Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook (ALA Guides for the Busy Librarian) - Softcover

Smallwood, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838909965 ISBN 13: 9780838909966

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2009

Synopsis

Have you ever considered writing or reviewing for the library community? Are you interested in publishing a book on your favorite author or hobby? Do you need to write and publish for tenure? If so, "Writing and Publishing" is for you. Practical how-to guidance from library professionals will help you write: as an expert for other library professionals; creative copy and information about your library; copy for websites, blogs, and online columns; bibliographic essays and lists; and, book reviews (formal and informal). "Writing and Publishing" will serve as a great resource, whether in taking the anxiety out of writing or refining your style, you'll use this book as much as your pen or keyboard!

About this title

About the Author:

Carol Smallwood received her MLS from Western Michigan University and her MA in History from Eastern Michigan University. She wrote, co-wrote, edited, co-edited 18 books for Scarecrow, McFarland, Libraries Unlimited, Pudding House, and others. Her magazine credits include: The Writer s Chronicle, Instructor, English Journal, Michigan Feminist Studies. She has worked in school, public, and special libraries, as well as serving as a consultant. She was awarded a prize from the National Federation of State Poetry Societies and her short story Death in the Family was recently shortlisted for the Eric Hoffer Award.

About this edition

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0838909965
• ISBN 13: 9780838909966
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 189