Submit Your Work
We welcome submissions on an ongoing, rolling basis—there are no particular deadlines and we are always accepting proposals and drafts. Whether you have a complete draft or just an idea you are developing, we are here to support you through the process.
What We Publish
Murmurations publishes a wide range of work on trans and gender diverse issues in library and information science. For detailed information about the types of content we accept, article formats, and our scope, please see our Scope section.
In brief, we’re interested in:
- Research articles and empirical studies
- Reflective practice pieces and case studies
- Book and media reviews
- Interviews and dialogues
- Regular columns and community spotlights
- Creative works and other experimental formats
How to Submit
You can submit your proposal or draft using our secure Cryptpad submission form.
You can submit either a:
- Proposal
- Brief description of topic and approach
- Response to prompts about relevant knowledge, experience, and positionality
- Note: These questions are meant to guide you in helping us understand your proposal or submission. Please share as much or as little as you feel called to, and responses to each question are not required.
- Indication of community connection and commitment to trans and gender diverse-inclusive library practice
- Note: acceptance of a proposal does not guarantee acceptance of the eventual draft
- Draft
- Complete or substantial draft ready for collaborative development
- Brief cover letter addressing the same prompts as proposals
Not sure if you’re ready to submit? Please reach out to us! editors@murmurations.space
We know that traditional academic publishing can be intimidating and exclusionary, which is exactly what we’re working to change. If you’re wondering whether your idea fits our scope, uncertain about format or length requirements, new to academic writing (or publishing in general) and need guidance, working through how to frame your experiences, or just have questions for us, please drop us a message and we’ll get back to you.
We are very happy to talk through ideas, answer questions, and support you in developing your work.
Next Steps
After you submit, please give us 2-3 weeks to get back to you with a confirmation and potential next steps. Our Editorial Board reviews all submissions and provides supportive feedback on how to move forward, and this thoughtful and intentional process does take time.
To learn more about our full publication and review process, please take a look at our Collaborative Community Review (CCR) page.
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