Wednesday, April 21, 2010

CFP: Catholic Library World, the quarterly journal of the Catholic Library Association

Catholic Library World (ISSN 0008-820X), the quarterly journal of the Catholic Library Association, is seeking articles for its September 2010 and subsequent issues. The peer reviewed journal is published in September, December, March and June. (URL: http://www.cathla.org/clw.php)

Articles are sought covering a wide range of information science and religious topics, from a variety of perspectives. Articles may cover any topic within religious studies, information science, and the broader humanities.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, characteristics of special collections or rare books and manuscripts, especially relating to religious studies; digital library topics of interest to CLW readership; library instruction and education; outreach and collaboration with churches, schools, and other libraries; best practices for libraries; discussions for historical figures in religion, especially as related to their personal libraries, or special collections relating to them; and faith libraries.

Manuscripts will be peer reviewed and should be emailed to:
Sigrid Kelsey
LSU Libraries
Editor, Catholic Library World
(225) 578-2720
skelsey@lsu.edu


Catholic Library World is indexed in Book Review Index, The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index, Library Literature and Information Science, Library and Information Science Abstracts, Reference Book Review Index, CERDIC – Université des science humaines de Strasbourg, Current Index to Journals in Education (ERIC), and Information Science Abstracts (ASA). Microfilm editions are available from National Archive Publishing Company (NAPC), 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1553.