[CASL-L] Anthology Calls

[Carol Smallwood]

Pre-School through Teen Library Outreach

Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.

Co-editor: Kerol Harrod, Denton Public Library, Denton, Texas; 
Marketing Your Library: Tips and Tools That Work, McFarland & 
Company, 2012

Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough 
Economic Times; and Library Management Tips That Work, both 2011 ALA 
Editions

Chapters sought for an anthology by U.S. practicing academic, public, 
school, special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing practical how-to 
chapters on: creative outreach activities that work and are fun for 
staff, children, parents, and teachers. With budget and staff cuts, 
changes in technology, and security concerns in an increasingly 
diverse society, librarians more than ever need successful, 
inexpensive outreach to young patrons-their future library supporters.
Knowing what programs work saves time, effort, and resources for librarians.

Creative methods are needed to use in various types of libraries. 
Concise, how-to chapters 3,000-3,500 words using bullets, headings, 
based on experience. No previously published or simultaneously 
submitted material. One or two authors; one complimentary copy per 
chapter as compensation, discounts on additional copies.

Please paste proposed titles of 2-3 topics each briefly described by 
August 5, 2012 with biography sketch(s); place YOUTH/Last Name on the 
subject line to Carol: smallwood at tm.net


How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries

Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Carol Smallwood, educator, librarian; co-editor Preserving Local 
Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials, 
(Scarecrow Press 2012); editor Pre- & Post-Retirement Tips for 
Librarians, (ALA Editions, 2012); co-editor How to Thrive as a Solo 
Librarian, (Scarecrow Press, 2012)

Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library System librarian, Orlando, 
Florida; co-editor: Continuing Education for Librarians: Workshops, 
Conferences, College, and Other Ways (McFarland, forthcoming); 
co-editor Marketing Your Library: Tips and Tools That Work, 
(McFarland & Company, 2012)

During the past few years, groups like the President's Council of 
Advisors on Science and Technology, and Center for Education, have 
been placing great emphasis on the significance of STEM (science, 
technology, engineering, and math) education. The curricula has been 
revised in many institutions and school districts across the country. 
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, 
school, special librarians, LIS faculty in the United States, Canada, 
and others sharing practical how-to chapters on: grant writing, 
community partnerships, outreach, research, and programming 
activities. Creative methods are sought that apply to various types 
of libraries and job positions.

Concise, how-to chapters words based on experience to help 
colleagues. Your nuts and bolts article should total 3000-3500 words. 
No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or 
two authors per chapter; complimentary copy as compensation, discount 
on more.

Please e-mail titles of  2-3 topics, each briefly described 
separately by July 30, 2012 with short biography sketch(s);  place 
STEM/Last Name on the subject line to: smallwood at tm.net
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