Beginning with the volume 49 Summer 1999 issue, two issues of The Southeastern Librarian will include juried articles. As such, we are seeking individuals from all types of libraries representing a broad range of responsibilities. These volunteer reviewers will be asked to review articles in their area of subject expertise and to make a recommendation regarding publication. Each reviewer will receive a packet including instructions for authors, guidelines for reviewers, and an article rating sheet. The editor assigns manuscripts to at least two reviewers who receive the manuscript with no direct information on the author or the author's affiliation.
Reviewers address the content and style of the manuscript.
Read and return manuscripts to the editor within three to four weeks. Make suggested revisions in ink on the manuscript. Complete a SELn article review sheet. The most important part of marking a manuscript is to provide concrete, specific examples for the author. For example, rather than suggesting that a writer eliminate unnecessary words or tighten organization, provide an example.