Note: Anyone needing an extension of the Friday, January 9, deadline should contact Editor Kathleen Schmand, at kathleen.schmand@mtsu.edu.
(via Kathleen Schmand, Middle Tennessee State University)
We are excited to invite article submissions for the upcoming Spring 2026 issue of Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar, a practitioner with insights from the field, or an emerging voice with a bold idea, we welcome your contribution.
The Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries (open-access journal-ISSN: 3069-7883) publishes articles offering strategies and case studies for practical strategic fundraising and communication in academic libraries. The journal seeks to represent the significant variances in advancement operations from small, single-staffed offices to more expansive and complex library advancement environments.
We welcome submissions that feature efforts in all aspects of library fundraising, including, but not limited to, annual giving, major/principal giving, capital/comprehensive campaigns, planned giving, giving priorities, endowed funds, named spaces/positions, scholarships, capital fundraising (renovations/new buildings), program funding, collections funding, pipeline management, prospect research, solicitation, cultivation, strategic planning for development, fundraising metrics, office infrastructures, stewardship, events, communications, and more.
This journal will be published twice annually, in the fall and spring.
We have several options for submissions to consider:
1. Article submissions–Full-length articles on any of the topics mentioned above.
2. Communications Marketplace Section–Brief article or paragraph featuring a communications approach or example you would like to share. This might be an invitation, annual report, newsletter, video, etc.
3. In the News Section–What is happening in the library world related to advancement, communication, or development? Share a new role, position, campaign, completed project, etc.
4. Events Roundup Section–Did you plan an amazing event? Tell us all about it.
5. Stewardship Showcase Section–Share an update or valuable stewardship strategy you have implemented.
6. Fundraising Tidbits Section–Want to share a fundraising tip with other development officers? Let us know.
You can find more detailed information on the submission here.
We use the OJS system to manage journal submissions and reviews. A user account must be created to submit an article or section item for review. There is no submission fee to submit or publish with the journal. Once logged into the user account, upload the submission file (Microsoft Word DOCX or DOC).
Not sure? Interested in asking some more questions? Please reach out to the Editor, Kathleen Schmand, at Kathleen.Schmand@mtsu.edu
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, January 9
- Notification of Acceptance: within 2 weeks of submission
Once accepted, a copy editor will be assigned to communicate with you on any needed changes.
We are working to have the Spring 2026 issue published in March 2026.