*Note: The following is from our archived collection of older documents, and may not reflect the most current information.
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Here Are Information Outlook's Major Topics for 2005
We're always looking for new authors for Information Outlook. That's one way we get new ideas, learn new ways of doing things.
The editorial calendar below shows major topics we want to cover for each issue in 2005.
| Please note: The editorial calendar is only a starting point. We need more articles on more topics than we've listed below. |
If you want to write on a topic that isn't on the calendar, or on a topic that isn't listed for a particular issue, we want to hear from you. For example, articles on topics like marketing, searching, and technology will be welcome throughout the year. We want to hear all of your ideas for articles.
Also, our descriptions of the topics may not fit your approach. If you have a different idea for a topic, let us know.
JANUARY
Corporate Governance How can information professionals help their organizations find the best information on boards of directors, executive pay, bonuses, and stock options?
Searching Share some of your successes. How did you find that elusive bit of information that was so important to capture?
FEBRUARY
Marketing Library Services A recent reader survey found that internal marketing is the most important topic we cover. Here's a chance to share your success stories, case studies, best practices.
E-publishing How do you use your organization's intranet to help clients get the most out of the library?
MARCH
Managing Do you manage a library? Do you manage a staff? Here's a chance to let others know what has worked for you. Articles from solo librarians are especially welcome.
APRIL
Competitive Intelligence How do librarians walk the line between providing important information about the competition and using unethical ways to get it?
Content Technology What is most important for an information management system? Ease of use? Indexing? Searching? What works best on a tight budget?
MAY
Career/Professional Development Here's a chance for more senior librarians to write about the paths they took in their careers and advise others on how to get to the top of the profession.
JUNE
E-publishing
JULY
Searching
AUGUST
Global networking. How have you built your network of fellow professionals? How has it helped you succeed?
E-publishing
SEPTEMBER
Knowledge Management In an information-based economy, how is your organization getting the most out of all its intellectual capital?
OCTOBER
Marketing Library Services
NOVEMBER
Trends in Library Design Libraries are more than a collection of books and periodicals, how can design make a difference for your clients? Or, with increasing digitization of information, are the days of physical libraries nearly through?
E-publishing
DECEMBER
Purchasing How do you get the best deal for your company information needs?
Deadlines
In general, we need to receive completed articles six weeks prior to the month of publication: for example, October 15 for the December issue.
However, we prefer that authors inquire before submitting a manuscript. If you are writing for a particular issue, your query should be early enough to allow for writing the article.
For more information on writing for Information Outlook, click here, or write jadams@sla.org.
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