Resources for Authors

Here is a short list of some of our favorite resources for authors in the library world:

• LibParlor Online Learning (LPOL) - "an free and openly available curriculum to support library and information science professionals in developing research skills"

• How to Write and Get Published : A Practical Guide for librarians, book by Tammy Ivins and Anne Pemberton

• Librarian's Guide to Writing for Professional Publication, book by Marta Mestrovic Deyrup

• Information Sciences Virtual Library - From the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lists of possible journals in the library and information sciences.

• A Selective List of Journals on Teaching and Learning (Association of College and Research Libraries, Instruction Section, Research & Scholarship Committee) - A list of journals related to teaching and learning outside of the traditional library literature

• A Library Writer's Blog (Corey Seeman, University of Michigan) - Lists CFPs and other venues for publication and presentation

• LibParlor Classifieds - "LibParlor Classifieds are a way to connect with members of the community to discuss research."

Not sure where or how to start your research? These books provide some starting points if you're new to research.

Acharyya, R., & Bhattacharya, N. (Eds.). (2020). Research methodology for social sciences. Routledge. https://search.worldcat.org/title/1106174542

While not all chapters may be applicable to one’s particular research situation, Part IV, “Quantitative research methods and predictive analysis,” provides an introduction that library workers beginning research may find beneficial.

Belcher, W. L. (2019). Writing your journal article in twelve weeks: A guide to academic publishing success (Second edition). The University of Chicago Press. https://search.worldcat.org/title/1079401118

Addresses every single aspect of preparing a manuscript for publication that you could possibly wish for. Provides the structure, task schedule and deadlines to get your article into publishable form it is ideal.

Marshall, C., Rossman, G. B., & Blanco, G. L. (2022). Designing qualitative research (Seventh edition). SAGE Publications, Inc. https://search.worldcat.org/title/1235903444

This text provides information for those looking for an introduction to research design, data collection, and working with collected data.

Silvia, P. J. (2019). How to write a lot: A practical guide to productive academic writing (Second edition). American Psychological Association. https://search.worldcat.org/title/1031051356

"All academics need to write, and many struggle to finish their dissertations, articles, books, or grant proposals. Writing is hard work and can be difficult to wedge into a frenetic academic schedule. This revised and updated edition of Paul Silvia's popular guide provides practical, lighthearted advice to help academics overcome common barriers and become productive writers. Silvia's expert tips have been updated to apply to a wide variety of disciplines, and this edition has a new chapter devoted to grant and fellowship writing"-- Provided by publisher

Staines, G. M. (2019). Social sciences research: Research, writing, and presentation strategies for students (Third Edition). Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. https://search.worldcat.org/title/42475892

Written for college students, this short text provides a brief introduction to the various elements of research papers in the social sciences. While it doesn’t directly address research methods (surveys, focus groups, etc.), it can help those new to research in the social sciences get their bearings before delving into original research.