Where to Go?
Take some time and identify publishing outlets that are receptive to new writers and student input.
If your LIS student association publishes a journal, ‘zine, blog, or newsletter, volunteer your services or contribute an article. Join the ranks of LIS student bloggers like Joy Weese Moll ( http://joy.mollprojects.com/ myblogs/wanderings) by contributing your viewpoint as a student, building your name recognition, and gaining valuable writing experience. Get active in your student association and begin putting together a ‘zine or an online journal, following McGill’s MLISSA’s The Marginal Librarian example ( www.gslis.mcgill.ca/marginal).
Look at publications that are explicitly welcoming to newcomers. LISjobs.com’s Info Career Trends ( www.lisjobs.com/newsletter) and LIScareer.com seek viewpoints of new librarians and students. WebJunction’s Post-Tracks, a peer-reviewed student publication ( www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=10959), seeks both manuscripts and peer reviewers.
Think about volunteering to write up conference reports for ALA’s Cognotes or contribute an article to your state library association’s journal. The less “big-name” publications are often in dire need of writers and welcoming to new voices.
As a student, you are constantly challenged to think, learn, and formulate opinions, the very abilities needed in your library publishing career. As we say in Chicago: “Write early, write often!” Be proactive and get your unique voice heard. 
Gordon, R. S. (2004). The librarian's guide to writing for publication.
New York: Scarecrow Press.
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