Public Library Association

Form I- Publication Proposal

If this form is being submitted for a PLA-unit generated title, this information must be provided to the PLA Program Officer and chair of the PLA Publications Committee as soon as a PLA unit decides to pursue a publication. If this is for a Solicited Manuscript the PLA Publications Committee needs to copy the PLA Office on this form once a suitable author has been located.

Working Title

What is the purpose of this publication?

Describe its scope, content, and estimated length.

What type of publication format is envisioned?

Define the target audience for this publication.

Are there other materials available on this topic? How have you determined this? (If materials have been published on this subject during the past two to five years, please attach a list). If other materials are available, what makes this unique?

What is the timetable for completion of this publication?

Please list the name, address, telephone, and FAX numbers of the author and/or promotion person (if applicable to unit-generated title).

Author:

Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Work Phone
Home Phone
Fax

Promotion Person

Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Work Phone
Home Phone
Fax

Attach an outline of the proposed publication. Be as explicit as possible about the content (i.e. chapter headings, article titles, introduction, etc.).

What is the source of this publication- original research, committee work, conference spin off, etc.?

Do you have written permission from the other people/sources involved to have this published? Yes No

Will you be able to provide camera-ready copy as defined by the PLA Publications Guidelines and Procedures?
Yes No