CCUMC: The Consortium of College and University Media Centers

The College & University Media Review is the professional journal of the Consortium of College and University Media Centers (CCUMC) and includes articles that focus on media and technology, related research, instructional development, and management and supervision, as related to the operation of instructional support service units in higher education. If in doubt about the relevance of subject matter for a proposed contribution, contact the editor. Interviews with leaders in the field or persons involved in interesting, related practice may be submitted, as well as annotated bibliographies and case studies.

Persons interested in reviewing books, media, equipment, or software should refer to the Reviews guidelines: Books, media, equipment, and software.

Manuscripts submitted and requests for information should be sent to the following address:

Mary S. Laskowski
Editor, College & University Media Review
University of Illinois
Undergraduate Library/Media Center
1402 W. Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL  61801
mkschnei@uiuc.edu
217-244-3771 (voice)
217-265-0936 (fax)

Submission process

Manuscript format:

Manuscripts may be submitted in paper or electronic text form (MS Word for Windows preferred). Manuscripts are not restricted as to length but should conform to the style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed., 2001). Citations of electronic documents not covered by the APA manual should conform to the style specified by APA Style.org (http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html), or if necessary in Electronic Style: A Guide to Citing Electronic Information by Nancy B. Crane and Xia Li (2nd ed., Information Today, 1996). Name(s), title(s), address(es), phone and FAX numbers, Internet address(es), and affiliation(s) of all authors should appear on a separate cover page.

Manuscripts submitted will not be returned unless special arrangements are made in advance with the editor.

Abstract:

A descriptive abstract of 100-150 words, double spaced, should be included on a separate page.

Review and editing process

Peer review:

All solicited and unsolicited contributions submitted for publication will be peer reviewed by members of the editorial staff. All submissions to the College & University Media Review will be acknowledged immediately. It is anticipated that author(s) will be advised of the editorial board's decision within three months after receipt of the contribution. The editorial staff will recommend one of the following: (1) Accept with no (or minor) revisions, (2) Accept conditionally with specified revisions, or (3) Reject.

Editing:

The editor reserves the right to edit all contributions and will only contact authors for clarification, as needed.

Final acceptance:

The final decision as to whether a contribution will be published lies with the editor and editor-in-chief.

Publication process

If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the author(s) will be expected to provide the following:

Submission:

Each contribution, edited in its final form, should be submitted to the editor either as an attachment to an e-mail message (send to clarkjc@jmu.edu) or on disk (PC or Macintosh). Most common word processing software can be accepted; MS Word for Windows is preferred. One hard copy version of the manuscript must be sent to the editor by FAX or mail may be required so that the author(s)' intended formatting can be determined. Authors should keep document formatting to an absolute minimum. Do not use headers or footers, page numbers, indents other than tabs, or line spacing other than single or double spacing. The preferred format for graphics files is TIFF. GIF, JPEG, and PICT files are not acceptable. Disks should be clearly labeled with author name(s), file name(s), software used, and date.

Release form:

A signed release form must be received by the editor before a contribution can be published. The form authorizes CCUMC to publish the contribution, specifies whether copyright is retained by the author(s) or assigned to CCUMC, and certifies that the contribution has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. This form will be mailed to the author(s) at the time the contribution is accepted for publication to the journal.

Photo:

Although not required, a recent b&w photograph of each author is desired and strongly encouraged.

Other information

Complimentary copies:

Each author will receive three complimentary copies of the issue in which her or his contribution appears.

Permissions:

The College & University Media Review is copyrighted by the Consortium of College and University Media Centers. Articles and reviews for which copyright is not retained by the author(s) or another identified copyright holder may be reproduced for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided full credit acknowledgment and a copyright notice appear on each reproduction. Permission for other reproductions not clearly permitted by the copyright law should be requested by letter or electronic mail from the editor.

Back issues:

Back issues may be ordered from the CCUMC Executive Office (see address below). Copies are $30 (U.S. funds) in the U.S. and Canada. Persons in other countries should contact the Executive Office for pricing information. Orders must be prepaid with checks made payable to CCUMC. Purchase orders cannot be accepted.
ISSN: 1075-8496

Other correspondence:

Subscriptions and business correspondence should be sent to the following address:

CCUMC Executive Office
601 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Franklin Hall 0009
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
E-mail: ccumc@ccumc.org