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Turn Your Idea into a Publication, an ALCTS Virtual Midwinter Symposium

 

The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) is pleased to present "Turn Your Idea into a Publication," a three-day (January 12-14) virtual symposium designed to give new and potential authors the know-how and confidence to share their ideas and expertise through publishing. Experienced authors and editors will introduce fundamentals of research, writing, and publishing.

 

Session 1 teaches participants how to form a research question, identify an appropriate research methodology, and carry out research properly.

 

Session 2 focuses on organizing writing, time management and productivity, and working with collaborators.

 

Session 3 explores how to identify an appropriate venue for publication and establish relationships with editors. Participants will also learn the process of publishing once a manuscript is submitted.

 

Session 1

Research for Publication

Monday, January 12, 2015 (90 minutes)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Central | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern | noon – 1:30 p.m. Mountain | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific

Presented by Magda El-Sherbini, Head of Collection Description and Access, Ohio State University Libraries and Tammy Sugarman, Associate Professor, Interim Dean, University Library, Georgia State University

 

Session 2

Writing for Publication

Tuesday, January 13,  2015 (90 minutes)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Central | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern | noon – 1:30 p.m. Mountain | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific

Presented by Norm Medeiros, Associate Librarian & Coordinator for Collection Management and Metadata Services, Haverford College Libraries and Kelly Jensen, Editor, Bookriot.com

 

Session 3

The Publishing Process

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 (90 minutes)
1 – 2:30 p.m. Central | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern | noon – 1:30 p.m. Mountain | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific

Presented by Christine McConnell, ALCTS Publications and Membership; Mary Beth Weber, Head, Central Technical Services, Rutgers University Libraries; Editor, Library Resources and Technical Services; Jeanne Drewes, Chief, Binding and Collections Care, Library of Congress; Editor, ALCTS Monographs

 

Registration Fee Schedule 

 

ALCTS Member or International ALA Member

• Individual: $103 all 3 sessions; $43 just one session
• Group: $238 all 3 sessions; $99 just one session 

Non-Member

·         Individual: $142 all 3 sessions; $59 just one session

·         Group: $310 all 3 sessions; $129 just one session

 

ALA Student Member or Retired Member

·       Individual: $50 all 3 sessions; $20 just one session

 

Group designation applies to 2 or more people that will watch the webinar together from one access point.

 

How to Register

To register, complete the online registration form and select the sessions you wish to attend.  Register for the entire virtual symposium or for just one session.  The one-time registration fee includes access to the live virtual presentation, as well as unlimited access to the webcast.   

 

Contact

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1 (800) 545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org.

 

For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Continuing Education and Program Manager at 1 (800) 545-2433, ext. 5034, or jreese@ala.org.

 

See the ALCTS website to learn about this and other ALCTS events.