ABOUT

WHAT | Texas Digital Library invites members to share announcements and stories via our blog.

WHEN | We have no specific deadline, but keep in mind that TDL publishes our e-newsletter every other month. Our newsletter schedule is as follows: Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec. Our newsletter contains links to blog posts, is sent to 1,000+ subscribers, and usually drops on the last Tuesday of the month.

WHERE | https://www.tdl.org/news/

WHEN YOU’RE READY | Please read through the sections below then complete our call for content form when you are ready to get started. Email info@tdl.org if you have any questions.

LOGISTICS

• Posts are published on TDL’s website. Wordpress is our content management system.

• TDL reserves the right to make changes to your content for clarity and length. We also reserve the right to repurpose your content for other promotional uses.

TDL will:

• TDL staff member will act as a liaison / point of contact for your blog post.

  • This staff member will report out to TDL staff and leadership about your idea and field requests between your group and our staff.

• Finalize text and images; adjust formatting as needed.

• Develop graphics if needed.

• Publish on TDL blog and send link to author.

• Promote on social media.

• Optional: Depending on our content calendar and needs, we may not be able to publish your blog post in our e-newsletter.

Collaborator(s) will:

• Submit content via the call for content form.

• Coordinate with TDL staff liaison to develop content.

• Encouraged:

  • Sign up for TDL’s e-newsletter.

  • Follow TDL on Facebook and Twitter.

CONTENT

• Announcements / stories

  • Submit as Word documents or links to Google Docs.

  • Length can vary; 300-500 words is a good rule of thumb.

  • You are encouraged to include links in your document.

  • Please check spelling and grammar before submitting.

• Images

  • Send as separate files, not embedded in the document.

  • Indicate your preferred placement of images in your text and we will do our best to accommodate.

  • Please send hi-res / largest files size possible.

TOOLS

• Collaboration:

  • Email

  • Meeting(s): web or phone conferences as needed

  • Shared documents in Google Drive

• Logistics:

  • www.tdl.org

• Promotional channels:

  • TDL website

  • TDL listserv and e-newsletter

  • TDL social media

  • TDL Member Forum

  • Optional: Partner / collaborator / presenter promotional channels

Complete our call for content form when you are ready to get started. Email info@tdl.org if you have any questions.