Carol Smallwood, MLS, edited:

     Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American 
Library Association, 2010 
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646

     Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American 
Library Association, 2010 
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774

    Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians, 
McFarland, 2008  
http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3

     Others: ALA, Peter Lang, Linworth, McFarland, Scarecrow, 
Libraries Unlimited

1.
Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers  and 
Related Materials

Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Chapters sought for an anthology by librarians who've worked with 
historical societies, managed manuscript/book collections of local 
authors, photography collections, kept student oral and written 
interviews, and have done/are doing related preservation. Tips needed 
on overcoming liability and invasion of privacy issues, what to save, 
ways to preserve local material for current and future generations. 
Librarians are often the last chance important aspects of local 
culture have of being conserved.

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 
3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings, 
sidebars, written by one author. Compensation: a complimentary book, 
discount on additional copies.

Please e-mail 1-2 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by 
December 15, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which 
of your topics will fit. Kindly place, PRESERVING/Your Name, on the 
subject line to: [log in to unmask]

2.
Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone

Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Chapters sought from special, school, public, academic librarians, 
LIS professors about managing a library alone.

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 
3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings, 
written by one author. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount 
on additional copies.

Possible topics: Time Management, Solo Security Issues, Library 
Boards, Media Strategies, Manuals and Policies, Legal Concerns, 
Annual Reports, Useful Software, Problem Patrons, Public Relations, 
Bidding, Networking, Professional Growth, Websites, Library Use 
Instruction, Managing Volunteers, Children's Activities.

To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately 
in 3 sentences by December 15, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will 
be contacted which of your topics will work. Kindly place, SOLO/Your 
Name, on the subject line to: [log in to unmask]

3.
Pre-and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians

Book Publisher:  American Library Association

Chapters sought for an anthology by soon to be retired or currently 
retired U.S. academic, public, school, special librarians sharing 
retirement experience to help colleagues. Chapters also sought from 
retirement and financial planning professionals.

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 
2,500-3,500 words written by yourself or with one co-author. Concise, 
how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a 
complimentary book, discount on additional copies.

Possible topics: What to Consider in Financial Planning; Early 
Retirement--or Not; Part Time/Full Time Jobs When Retired; Using 
Library Skills to Enhance Retirement; Keeping Healthy in Mind and 
Body; Writing Wills; Assisted Living; Going Back to School; Holding 
Political/Leadership Positions; Living on Pensions; Social Security; 
Notable Retirement Activities; Retirement Budgeting; Legacies; 
Relocating/Travel; Estate Planning; Insurance.

To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately 
in 2-3 sentences by December 15, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will 
be contacted which of your topics will work. Kindly place, RETIREMENT 
LIBRARIAN/Your Name, on the subject line to: [log in to unmask]