Library Insights: a NEFLIN Publication is dedicated to furthering NEFLIN’s mission by serving as a platform for sharing innovative ideas, best practices, and research among member libraries. Our publication aims to empower libraries to transform their communities by providing resources and insights that promote excellence in library services. By fostering a sense of community and collaboration, we strive to support NEFLIN’s vision of creating vibrant and inclusive library environments that meet the diverse needs of all users.
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Article Submissions
Publication Schedule:
Library Insights publishes three issues per year (January, May, and September).
You may submit an article or images to Library Insights at any time using the Article Submission Form. Please refer to the Publication Schedule below for dates and deadlines specific to each Issue.
Winter Issue (January)
- Articles for the Winter Issue (January) should be submitted by October 31st.
- Submitted articles will undergo a Peer Review process during the month of November.
- Authors will receive notification of acceptance/rejection by November 30th.
- The final issue will be published in January.
Spring Issue (May)
- Articles for the Spring Issue (May) should be submitted by February 28th.
- Submitted articles will undergo a Peer Review process during the month of March.
- Authors will receive notification of acceptance/rejection by March 30th.
- The final issue will be published in May.
Summer Issue (September)
- Articles for the Summer Issue (September) should be submitted by June 30th.
- Submitted articles will undergo a Peer Review process during the month of July.
- Authors will receive notification of acceptance/rejection by July 31st.
- The final issue will be published in September.
Required Image Standards:
Images should be at least 1500 pixels wide. Larger is even better. This helps ensure the image looks crisp on both screens and in print.
Submit images that are at least 1 MB in file size. Files smaller than this are usually too compressed and may appear blurry or pixelated.
Accepted formats include .JPG, .PNG, or .TIFF. Please do not embed images inside Word documents or PDFs.
Photos must be in focus, well-lit, and free from heavy filters or compression. Avoid dark, grainy, or low-resolution images.
Only submit images that you have taken yourself or have permission to use. If using Creative Commons or stock photography, include proper attribution and source.
Each image should include a short caption and a photo credit. Example: “Library staff setting up the community display. Photo by Jane Doe.”
NEFLIN Right to Refuse:
NEFLIN reserves the right to decline any submission that does not align with our editorial standards, submission guidelines, or the publication’s mission. This includes but is not limited to, submissions that contain inappropriate content, do not meet quality expectations, or fail to follow the required guidelines. Decisions regarding acceptance of submissions are final and at the editorial board’s and NEFLIN staff’s discretion.
Funding Statement:
This publication was developed and supported with the organization’s Local funds.
Email the Editorial Board at LibraryInsights@neflin.org.
Editorial Board
Lauren Ferro
Jacksonville Public Library
Victoria Slaughter
St. Johns River State College
Kayla M. Cook
Alachua County Library District
Christy Shorey
University of Florida
Peer Reviewers
Alex Avelino
University of Florida
Julie Pactor
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Lisa Buggs
Jacksonville Public Library
Sarah Paige
Eastern Florida State College
Olivia Hattan-Edwards
Jacksonville University
Angie Price
University of Florida
Mischa Johns
Putnam County Public Library
Dawn Taggblom
Keiser University
Michael Wells
Stetson University