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Virginia Libraries journal - Open Q&A Sessions

Would you like more information about the Virginia Libraries journal and the submission process, or do you have questions about a submission you're considering? Join one or more Virginia Libraries Editorial Board members during any of the following open Q&A session times (Eastern Daylight Time) at this WebEx online meeting link:

https://virginiatech.webex.com/meet/GinnyP | Meeting number: 641 278 843

  • Friday, July 8th, 9am-10am
  • Tuesday, July 12th, Noon-2pm
  • Wednesday, July 13th, 3-5pm
  • Thursday, July 21st, 2-4pm
  • Friday, July 22nd, 8-10am
  • Thursday, July 28th, 2-4pm
  • Friday, July 29th, 3-5pm
  • Monday, August 1st - Deadline to submit - 2 sessions: 8-10am; 3-5pm

For questions about how to log in to the meeting or technical issues, please contact: Ginny Pannabecker at [email protected] / 540-231-7980

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Virginia Libraries is seeking articles for its 2016 annual issue, and the Editorial Board is excited to see your submissions about trends, issues, research studies, initiatives, programs, and projects that you are exploring or leading!

Articles in the 2016 annual issue will be published on an item-by-item basis between October through December, 2016. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2016.

Virginia Libraries, VLA's open access journal, has recently changed to an annual frequency.  It features peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed content of interest to all types of libraries (academic, public, corporate, school, and special), with a particular focus on content of interest to and deriving from the library community in Virginia. The journal's goal is to further research in all areas of library and information services, communicate best practices, and explore trends and issues of interest to the library profession.

Queries are welcome! Do you have a topic you're considering, or are you wondering about which article type best fits your writing interest? For questions or more information, contact the Editorial Board at: [email protected].

Who can submit? Submissions are welcomed from all types of libraries and library staff as well as graduate students. Part of the journal's mission is to introduce new Virginia voices to the library literature, and provide an encouraging environment for new authors from all types of libraries. Journal editors will work closely with prospective authors in the development of submissions and articles.

Submission criteria: The journal is considering submissions for:

Research articles
peer reviewed; report on research studies, scholarly research and analysis, or literature reviews

Best Practice articles
peer reviewed; describe innovative initiatives and effective practices

Case Studies
examine a narrowly focused scenario in an applied context and with a training or educational purpose; no peer review

Essays / Commentary
discuss a topic or issue of interest related to libraries; more room for subjectivity and expression of a position; no peer review

Themed Columns - 2016 topics are: Maker Spaces and Uniquely Lendable Collections
submit brief reports or commentary on the topic to the column editors

  • Maker Spaces Column Editor: Susan LaParo, [email protected], York County Public Library → Covering all types of Maker Spaces: 3D printing, crafting, building, ...
  • Uniquely Lendable Collections Column Editor: Luke Villele, [email protected], Hollins University → Covering libraries lending unique / specialized materials beyond the traditional: tools, devices, prom dresses, seeds, ...

For further information see the journal website: https://virginialibrariesjournal.org/, or contact the Editorial Board at: [email protected].