College & Undergraduate Libraries is the practical journal that offers innovative strategies and creative solutions to help your college or undergraduate library achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency. This refereed, peer-reviewed journal brings helpful ideas, practical suggestions, and cogent discussions on vital issues of interest to all librarians, all in a highly readable style.

MANUSCRIPTS

Preferred submission for College & Undergraduate Libraries is via e-mail as an attached Word document sent to the Editor, Christopher Millson-Martula (Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA) at:  millsonmartula@lynchburg.edu.

 

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract.

References

References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed. Footnotes are not used. Cite in the text by the author-date system for the social sciences (Smith 1983) and include an alphabetical list of references at the end of the article. Examples:

Contribution to a Book: Hartley, J. T., & Walsh, D. A. 1980. “Contemporary issues in adult development of learning.” In

Ageing in the 1980s,. 4th ed. Edited by Tom Jones Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Illustrations

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

Color Illustrations

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only conversion and reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Proofs

Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking System (CATS). They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

Reprints and Issues.

Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication. Each corresponding author will receive one copy of the issue in which the article appears and a complimentary PDF. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.