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A. NEWSLETTER CONTENT Potential content for newsletters includes: Scholarship information, book reviews, member news, bibliographies, lists of recent papers and publications, letters, updates on public policy or current events. For examples of what some Sections have done with their newsletters, see:
B. WEB PUBLISHING The web as a medium for distribution of information is ideally suited for Section newsletters. Sections are encouraged to post information from their newsletters, or the entire newsletter, on the Section web site or to replace the printed newsletters with web-published ones. The rules for printed newsletters, e.g., no advertisements in the newsletter, apply to web-published newsletters as well. C. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSIONS Section newsletters should feature an APSA copyright, i.e.: ©Copyright 2004 by The American Political Science Association. A permissions policy for the newsletters of Organized Sections, which allows faculty to copy features and stories from the newsletter for class use without paying any fee, was approved by the Council on April 12, 1997. These policies apply to web-published newsletters as well. D. BACK ISSUES OF SECTION NEWSLETTER Sections are encouraged to publish the contents of their newsletters online, in order to allow broader access to the information, perhaps after a 6-month delay from the release date in order to insure timely access for paying members first, and the general public at a later date. Sections have full discretion over setting the price for and selling printed back issues of their newsletters, and over the revenue generated by the sales. E. SETTING UP AN ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION A number of Sections have now made their newsletters available online. Sections interested in pursuing this online option need to discuss management of the site, controlling access, and maintaining quality control of uploaded materials. Here are some samples:
F. WEB SITES Sections have the option of setting up a web site free of charge on the APSA web server. The sites have URLs such as "www.apsanet.org/~theory/" for the Foundations of Political Theory site. Sections interested in pursuing this option should contact the APSA Webmaster at web@apsanet.org. G. SETTING UP A DISCUSSION LIST Please contact the APSA Webmaster for details at web@apsanet.org. H. APSA eNEWSLETTER AND DISCUSSION LISTS APSA has established an eNewsletter to promote communication among Section Officers and the APSA National Office. This eNewsletter is sent out monthly and apprises Officers of relevant APSA Programs and deadlines. A number of email discussion lists have been created that may be of interest to Sections. In particular, the Political Science Research and Teaching list (PSRT-L) is sponsored by the Information Technology and Politics Organized Section (CMS) and H-Teachpol is sponsored by the Section on Political Science Education. To join PSRT-L, type into the body of a blank email: SUBSCRIBE PSRT-L Your Name to LISTSERV@h-net.msu.edu. To join H-Teachpol, type into the body of a blank email: SUBSCRIBE H-Teachpol Your Name to LISTSERV@h-net.msu.edu. |
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