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Guidelines for Submission

Guidelines for Submissions and Author Instructions

  1. Articles need not be of a scholarly nature but should address professional concerns of the library community. SELn particularly seeks articles that have a broad southeastern scope and/or address topics identified as timely or important by SELA sections, round tables, or committees.
  2. News releases, newsletters, clippings, and journals from libraries, state associations, and groups throughout the region may be used as sources of information.
  3. Submissions should be directed to: Perry Bratcher, SELn Editor, 503A Steely Library, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099. Phone: (859) 572-6309. Fax: (859) 572-6181. E-mail: bratcher@nku.edu.
  4. Manuscripts must be submitted in electronic format as attachment to an e-mail, preferably in MS Word or compatible format.  Articles should be written in a grammatically correct, simple, readable style. The author is responsible for the accuracy of all statements in the article and should provide complete and accurate bibliographic citations. Although longer or shorter works may be considered, 2,000- to 5,000-word manuscripts are most suitable.
  5. Notes should appear at the end of the manuscript in a section titled "References." The editor will refer to the latest edition of The Chicago Manual of Style is followed for capitalization, punctuation, quotations, tables, captions, and elements of bibliographic style. The basic forms for books and journals in the reference list are as follows:
- Gilmer, Lois C. 1994. Interlibrary Loan: Theory and Management. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited
- Childress, Schelley. 1994. "Planning for the Worst: Disaster Planning in the Library." The Southeastern Librarian 44 (2) (Summer): 51-55.
  1. The name, position, and professional address of the author should appear in the bottom left-hand corner of a separate title page. The author's name should not appear anywhere else in the document.
  2. Photographs will be accepted for consideration but cannot be returned.  Digital images are preferred.
  3. No other publisher should be simultaneously considering a manuscript submitted to SELn until that manuscript is returned or the editor provides written permission.
  4. Upon receipt, a manuscript will be acknowledged by the editor. Incoming manuscripts are added to a manuscript bank from which articles are selected for each issue. The editor assigns manuscripts to at least two reviewers who receive the manuscript with no direct information on the author or the author's affiliation. Following the review, a decision will be communicated to the writer. A definite publication date is given prior to publication. Publication can be expected within twelve months.
  5. Beginning with Vol. 51, #3 (2003), The Southeastern Librarian has entered into an agreement to license electronic publishing rights to H. W. Wilson Company.  Authors agree to assign copyright of manuscripts to The Southeastern Library Association, subject to certain limited licenses granted back to the author. 
  6. Advertisements may be purchased.  The appearance of an ad does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by SELA. Contact the editor for further information.
  7. Readers who wish to comment on articles in the journal should address the letters to the editor. Letters should be succinct, no longer than 200 words. Letters will be published on a space available basis.

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