Interested in writing for LMT? 

We are seeking practical articles on a diverse range of topics including the following:

• budget and financial management
• employment law
• employee recruitment and retention
• management/staff relations
• staff interpersonal relations
• customer service
• organizational dynamics
• library law (privacy, liability, and copyright)
• strategic planning
• marketing and promotion
• special event planning and programming
• fundraising
• renovations and new buildings
• community outreach
• motivation, leadership, and ethics
• other management-related issues

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Submission guidelines

We publish book reviews, profiles on key library leaders, general news affecting library managers, new product information, and articles and commentaries on current issues. We tend to favor writing that explores issues in human resources management, financial management and budgeting, marketing and promotion, and law, as it relates to libraries. We are also looking for pieces that address library renovations, new construction, strategic planning, and management trends.

Maximum word length for articles is 1,200 words. Book reviews should be no more than 400 words. Library Management Today allows all authors to retain copyright privileges to their work.