[LM_NET] Library Call: ALA

[Carol Smallwood <smallwood@TM.NET>]

Carol Smallwood
Retired Librarian
Pellston, MI
Smallwood@tm.net

Pre-and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians

Book Publisher: American Library Association

Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
   Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American Library 
Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
   Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American 
Library Association, 2010 
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774

Foreword: Dr. David V. Loertscher, Professor in the School of Library 
and Information Science, San Jose State University. Co-author, 
Building a Learning Commons, Hi Willow Research and Publishing, 2010.

Afterword: Dr. Robert P. Holley, Professor of Library & Information 
Science, Wayne State University. Contributor, The Frugal Librarian: 
Thriving in Tough Economic Times, American Library Association, 2011.

Chapters sought for an anthology by soon to be retired or currently 
retired academic, public, school, special librarians sharing 
retirement experience to help colleagues. Chapters also sought from 
retirement and financial planning professionals.

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 
2,500-3,500 words written by yourself or with one co-author. Concise, 
how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a 
complimentary book, discount on additional copies.

Possible topics: What to Consider in Financial Planning; Early 
Retirement--or Not; Part Time/Full Time Jobs When Retired; Using 
Library Skills to Enhance Retirement; Keeping Healthy in Mind and 
Body; Writing Wills; Assisted Living; Going Back to School; Holding 
Political/Leadership Positions; Living on Pensions; Social Security; 
Notable Retirement Activities; Retirement Budgeting; Legacies; 
Relocating/Travel; Estate Planning; Insurance.

To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately 
in 2-3 sentences by August 6, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be 
contacted which of your topics will work. Kindly place, RETIREMENT 
LIBRARIAN/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net

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