How to start writing for An Leabharlann: the Irish Library
Marjory Sliney, MSocSc, DipLib(Wales), ALAI
Writing Background
• An Leabharlann: the Irish Library• Art Libraries Journal• Aslib Proc• Audiovisual Librarian• Health Information and Libraries• Library Association Record• School Library Journal
Book Reviewing/Editorial
• Book reviewer, Library Association Record (13 years)
• Editorial Board, Health Information and Libraries ( 1989-1992)
• Editor, An Leabharlann: the Irish Library(2008-
“Publishing for Librarians: Reflections from an Author”
Aoife Lawton
Why write?
To flourish?
Personal Development
“By setting ourselves new challenges we grow”
To make sense of chaos
Increase your visibility
Core Competency
Collaboration
• Interdepartmental• Interorganisational• National• International
How?
My advice: “Start small, think big”