ABOUT SNVM
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Editorial Guide
Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum Editorial Guidelines Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum is a multimedia, interactive online museum presenting the rich cultural and natural history of the Sierra Nevada. Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum is a project of Sierra College students, faculty, and staff; The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies; and the Sierra Nevada regional community. Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum is a nonprofit, educational website maintained for the education and enlightenment of the public. Primary responsibility for the Virtual Museum rests with the Sierra College Center for Sierra Nevada Studies. In the event of any sales generated from the publication of items originally appearing in the Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum, all proceeds will benefit program development of the Center for Sierra Nevada Studies. The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies Mission StatementFounded in 2002, The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies utilizes the resources of Sierra Community College to examine and celebrate the unique character of the Sierra Nevada and its region; facilitates the exchange of information and ideas about the Sierra Nevada, with special emphasis on the Central Sierra and the counties within the Sierra Community College District; unites the insights of the arts, the humanities, the sciences, and historical scholarship to study the traditions, culture and environment of the Sierra Nevada region; and informs the community about public policy and events to assist in understanding the past, in educating about the present and in helping to shape the future. Authors and Photographers Guidelines SNVM will consider well-researched submissions on any topics concerning history, natural history, or art of the Sierra Nevada and Gold Country regions. We welcome and encourage queries from writers familiar with SNVM. Our ideal articles include strong storytelling, interesting characters, and a clear, jargon-free style. We strive to understand and communicate all points of view in an objective fashion. There is also a “Special Exhibits” Gallery that features the following subcategories:
If available, please refer to the SNVM site map for a listing of additional gallery categories and subcategories. The best way to submit articles is electronically. Send article emails to URL address listed below. Hard copy submissions may be mailed to street address listed below. Articles should be illustrated (defined below) and the author must provide a personal photograph and a 50-100 word biography for our “Contributors” section. New writers should begin by sending a query for the categories listed above to editorial@sierranevadavirtualmuseum.com SNVM’s acceptance of your submission includes the right to publish your work on the SNVM website, to collect the work in an electronic archive, and the right to authorize reprinting for classroom use or for publication in other outlets. In the event of any sales generated from the publication of items originally appearing in the Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum, all proceeds will benefit program development of the Center for Sierra Nevada Studies. All submissions are subject to editorial review and acceptance, editing, or return to the author for revisions. Authors will not receive financial compensation but will receive a byline for articles and a description in the “Contributors” section. Electronic and Photographic Images Guidelines We would like every submission to SNVM to be illustrated, if possible. Any number of images may be submitted, but SNVM reserves the right to select what images, if any, will be utilized. SNVM prefers electronic images. Images should be saved as JPEG files. We can also accept other image formats such as psd, png, tif, bmp, and swf. SNVM will also accept video .mov files, audio tapes, aif, wav or mp3 files. For inclusion on the website, submit 72 ppi image files with pixel dimension no larger than 1600 pixels in either dimension. Files should be clearly labeled. Although electronic images are clearly preferred, SNVM will accept good quality color or black and white prints (8x10 preferred) and 35 mm negatives and slides. These will be scanned and digitized. SNVM reserves the right to optimize and resize images for the web. All submissions should include the name and other contact information of the photographer or image provider, as it is to appear in the credit line and description of the place or name of the subject for the caption. Please also indicate whether SNVM should return the photo after use or keep it for our files. If you wish your images to be returned, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We will make every effort to return your images, but unfortunately cannot guarantee this. Please be sure to retain your own copies of any submissions in case of loss. SNVM’s acceptance of your submission includes the right to publish your work on the SNVM website, to collect the work in an electronic archive, and the right to authorize reprinting for classroom use or for publication in other outlets. In the event of any sales generated from the publication of items originally appearing in the Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum, all proceeds will benefit program development of the Center for Sierra Nevada Studies.All submissions are subject to editorial review and acceptance. Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum reserves the right to determine which images, if any, will be used as article illustration. Photographers and image providers will not receive financial compensation but will receive a byline for images and a description in the “Contributors” section. Photographers should submit a personal photograph and a 50-word maximum biography. SNVM will take the best possible care of all submissions, but cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage. For more information, contact: Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum 916-781-7184 editorial@sierranevadavirtualmuseum.com |