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The mission of the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is to provide a forum for discussion of activities, programs, and problems of instruction in the use of libraries; to contribute to the education and training of librarians for library instruction; to promote instruction in the use of libraries as an essential library service, and to serve as a channel of communication on library instruction between the ALA divisions, ALA and ACRL committees, state clearinghouses, Project LOEX, other organizations concerned with instruction in the use of libraries, and members of the Association.

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Writing for publication and looking for some first-draft feedback?

  • 1.  Writing for publication and looking for some first-draft feedback?

    Posted Sep 19, 2022 07:06 AM

    Apologies for cross-posting. Please forward this message to others who may be interested!


    Dear colleagues,


    Have you spent some time writing this summer and now have a draft you'd like someone to look at? The Library Writing Cooperative's First Draft Matchmaker program is looking for authors who would like feedback on their work! 


    As an author, you'll receive supportive and nonjudgmental feedback on your first draft, generally within 2-3 weeks. Sign up here to have your work reviewed. We invite and encourage participation from those new to writing for the library and information science profession and those who have previously authored works. No prior publication experience is necessary. (Not ready to submit a draft yet? Fill out the form now, and we'll reach out again later.)


    Reviewers can give your op-ed, essay, article, case study, research papers or conference proposals a thoughtful read and offer suggestions. Please keep in mind that our reviewers are not able to review lengthy manuscripts, such as entire books or multiple articles.


    If you have any questions, please stop by our website or contact us at libwrtcoop@gmail.com, and please add libwrtcoop@gmail.com to your contacts so you don't miss any of our messages.


    We look forward to connecting with you!


    All the best,

    Amanda Izenstark, on behalf of the Library Writing Cooperative


    P.S. If you would like to volunteer as a reviewer, please do! Head to our Be a Reviewer page to learn more.



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    Amanda Izenstark
    Reference and Instructional Design Librarian
    University of Rhode Island Library
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