Call for Submissions by June 2, 2025
The Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries (open-access journal) publishes articles offering strategies and case studies for practical strategic fundraising and communication in academic libraries. The Journal seeks to represent the significant variances in advancement operations from small, single-staffed offices to more expansive and complex library advancement environments.
We welcome submissions that feature efforts in all aspects of library fundraising, including, but not limited to, annual giving, major/principal giving, capital/comprehensive campaigns, planned giving, giving priorities, endowed funds, named spaces/positions, scholarships, capital fundraising (renovations/new buildings), program funding, collections funding, pipeline management, prospect research, solicitation, cultivation, strategic planning for development, fundraising metrics, office infrastructures, stewardship, events, communications, and more.
This journal will be published twice annually, in the fall and spring.
We have several options for submissions to consider:
1. Article submissions—Full-length articles on any of the topics mentioned above.
2. Communications Marketplace Section—Brief article or paragraph featuring a communications approach or example you would like to share. This might be an invitation, annual report, newsletter, video, etc.
3. In the News Section—What is happening in the library world related to advancement, communication, or development? Share a new role, position, campaign, completed project, etc.
4. Events Roundup Section—Did you plan an amazing event? Tell us all about it.
5. Stewardship Showcase Section—Share an update or valuable stewardship strategy you have implemented.
6. Fundraising Tidbits Section—Want to share a fundraising tip with other development officers? Let us know.
You can find more detailed information on the submission here.
We use the OJS system to manage journal submissions and reviews. A user account must be created to submit an article or section item for review. There is no submission fee to submit or publish with the journal. Once logged into the user account, upload the submission file (Microsoft Word DOCX or DOC).
Not sure? Interested in asking some more questions? Please reach out to the Editor, Kathleen Schmand, at Kathleen.Schmand@mtsu.edu
The Editorial Board is:
Kathleen Schmand, Dean, James E. Walker Library, Middle Tennessee State University
Joyce Garczynski, Assistant University Librarian for Communication and Digital Scholarship, Towson University
Tywanda Cuffy, Director of External Relations, Communications and Development Initiatives, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Karlene Noel Jennings, Subject Matter Expert
Leandra Nessel, Associate Director of Development and Annual Giving, University of Georgia Libraries
Lara Zielin, Associate Director of Advancement, Bentley Historical Library
Christopher Cox, Dean of Libraries, Clemson University
Meghan Whitfield, Director of External Relations, University of Waterloo Libraries
Deadline for submissions is June 2, 2025.
