Contribute to Focus

Articles for publication in Focus are always welcome.  If you are thinking of submitting a contribution here are some notes to help you. 

Focus is not peer-reviewed, and articles are primarily intended to keep readers (who are professionals from a variety of different types of library and information services) informed about what is going on in the international library and information world, to introduce new ideas and programmes, report on activities and experiences, etc., rather than be ‘academic treatises’. 

Articles are normally between 1,500 and 2,000 words, though can be a little longer if necessary. The inclusion of references and URLs/links to further information is valuable, as is a relevant photo or two (640 × 480 at good resolution), if appropriate. 

Focus is published in March, July and November and the copy deadline is normally the end of January, May and September, respectively.

Please email material for consideration to the editor at  iligfocus@cilip.org.uk 

Articles should normally not have been previously published, or be under consideration elsewhere.