(via Kathleen Schmand, Library Dean at Middle Tennessee State University)
We are ready to start working on our first issue!
The Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries (open-access journal) publishes articles that offer strategies and case studies for practical application of strategic fundraising and communication in academic libraries. The journal seeks to represent the significant variances in advancement operations from small, single-staffed offices to more expansive and complex library advancement environments.
We welcome submissions that feature efforts in all aspects of library fundraising, including, but not limited to, the following: annual giving, major/principal giving, capital/comprehensive campaigns, planned giving, giving priorities, endowed funds, named spaces/positions, scholarships, capital fundraising (renovations/new buildings), program funding, collections funding, pipeline management, prospect research, solicitation, cultivation, strategic planning for development, fundraising metrics, office infrastructures, stewardship, events, and communications.
This journal will be published twice annually, in the fall and the spring. We have several options for submissions to consider:
1. Article submissions–Full-length articles on any of the topics mentioned above.
2. Communications Marketplace Section–Brief article or paragraph featuring a communications approach or example you would like to share; this might be an invitation, annual report, newsletter, video, etc.
3. In the News Section–What is happening in the library world related to advancement, communication, or development; share a new role or position, new campaign, completed project, etc.
4. Events Roundup Section–Did you plan an amazing event? Tell us all about it.
5. Stewardship Showcase Section–Share an update or valuable stewardship strategy you have put into place
6. Fundraising Tidbits Section–Want to share a fundraising tip with other development officers? Let us know.
You can find more-detailed submission information here.
We are using the OJS system for managing the journal submissions and review process. One must create a user account to submit an article or section item for review. There is no submission fee to submit or publish with the journal. Once logged into the user account, upload the submission file (Microsoft Word DOCX or DOC).
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Editor, Dean Kathleen Schmand, at Kathleen.Schmand@mtsu.edu.