Library Instruction Round Table Manual

LIRT News Guidelines

Objectives of the LIRT Newsletter (originally approved 7/10/82; revised 6/24/03):

  • The reader of the LIRT newsletter will be able to:
    1. Learn about news of LIRT related activities
    2. Learn about library instruction related publications and articles
    3. Learn about successful, practical tips for executing library instruction activities
    4. Learn about regional and state activities related to library instruction
    5. Read the opinions of guest writers about library instruction related topics

Responsibilities of the Editor:

  • Solicits articles
  • Sends reminders to LIRT-S and contributing authors
  • Makes sure that each issue includes all reports, articles, and other information scheduled for the issue
  • Edits, corrects, streamlines, deletes (as necessary) each issue of the newsletter
  • Sends completed copy to the Production Editor with indications of what should appear on front page and suggestions for order of articles, if appropriate.

Responsibilities of the Production Editor:

  • Responsible for layout and final appearance of the newsletter and sending newsletter to ALA for publication.
  • Text flow, pagination, placement of ads, photographs, font and size, and other graphic design issues are at the discretion of the Production Editor.

Submissions:

  • Made to the Editor in legible format
  • Articles should be submitted as Word documents (other text editors may be used, however please make sure that the editor can open the document).
  • Submissions may be sent as attachments to e-mail messages.
  • Brief submissions may be made as the text of an e-mail, however this method is discouraged for large documents.

Graphics/Pictures:

  • Ads or submissions which include graphics should include the graphic file as an attachment
  • Graphics that will be used frequently may be submitted to the Production Editor for reference.

Format:

  • Currently the Editor uses Microsoft Word on a PC to format and edit all submissions.
  • The Editor sends all edited copy to the Production Editor as e-mail attachments. A final hard copy and a disk may be sent via Express Mail if desired.
  • The Production Editor uses Microsoft Page Maker to design the layout of each issue.

Length:

  • Print issue is usually no more that 12 pages.
  • Articles are rarely too long to be published in the print version of the newsletter, however if radical deletions are necessary, the Editor will consult with the author.
  • The Editor may make final cuts as he/she deems appropriate
  • The Editor and/or Production Editor will make the final determination what items appear in the print version of the newsletter and what items appear in the electronic version. Clear references to articles appearing in the electronic version will be included in the print version.

Deadlines:

  • Deadlines are firm
  • The Editor will send a reminder to LIRT-S two weeks prior to the current deadline.
  • Deadlines will also be announced at the Steering committee meetings at Mid-Winter and Annual.

LIRT News online availability:

Created by Caryl Gray, June 23, 2003

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Last Updated: Content: 26 July 2004 -- Billie Peterson-Lugo; Graphics: 15 April 2001-- Jana Ronan