欲漫涩 Libraries Newsletter
The 欲漫涩 Libraries Newsletter is the official publication of 欲漫涩 Libraries, dedicated to sharing news, insights, and perspectives relevant to our library community. We aim to connect library users with valuable resources, celebrate library initiatives, and provide a platform for student, faculty, and staff voices on topics related to information, learning, and discovery.
We invite submissions from all library faculty and staff, as well as members of the 欲漫涩 community.
The newsletter has expanded its scope of content with the hope of publishing on a
wider range of topics and information. As such, there are five primary categories
we are soliciting contributions for:
- Library News - What鈥檚 new at the libraries? Spotlight a recent library event or program, share updates and highlights, etc.
- Research Round-Up - Highlight library resources, or offer tips & tools to improve research/study habits.
- Odds & Bookends - Share a library story, a book recommendation, or other library related miscellany.
Library Book Reviews - Submit a book review highlighting our extensive library collection and celebrating recreational reading.
Library Stories - Microessays from the perspective of our library patrons (鈥淗ow I Use the Library,鈥� 鈥淔avorite Place to Study at the Library,鈥� etc.)
** Contact us with questions about other content ideas. - Faculty & Staff Spotlight - Share a professional accomplishment in a brief sentence or two (a publication, conference presentation, or professional organization membership, etc.). Provide a link to the publication, conference page, etc. (if available). Refer to a prior for examples.
- Upcoming Events - Submit a relevant save-the-date. Please be aware that the newsletter only publishes twice a year, near the end of Fall and Spring semesters, and the Daily Digest may work better for pending events.
Formatting
- Submit content as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
- Use a clear, readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Calibri).
- Single-space your text.
- Include a suggested title for your submission.
- Include your name and job position (or for student/alumni contributors, include name, major, and year of graduation).
- *Word count(s):
- Research Round-Up: 250 - 400 words
- Library News: 250 - 500 words
- Odds & Bookends: 400 - 500 words
- Faculty & Staff Spotlight: Faculty/staff name and citation.
- Upcoming Events: Event name, date, and time.
*Contact us with questions on suggested word limits.
While we are unable to offer monetary compensation, content contributors for categories 1-3 are given full attribution for their work - unless otherwise requested.
Also, please note that content submissions may be edited for clarity and consistency as part of the newsletter publication process.
For Questions, please contact us at: librarynewsletter@southalabama.edu
Co-Leads: Kaitlyn Moody, Michael Itaya
Writers/Contributors: Gail Kouame, William Baker
Editorial Team: Justin Robertson, Santana Harmon, Leesha Coleman
Content Liaison/Faculty Liaison: Heather Butler
Content Liaison/Member-at-Large: Debbie Cobb
Fall 2025
Spring 2026