Commission/Committee-Sponsored Publications

Occasionally, a Commission or Standing Committee will find that publication (e.g., a book, handbook, survey, or position statement) would be a valuable aid in carrying out the stated function of the group.  It is important to note that any materials developed for possible publication or outside dissemination are subject to the Council's policy on first refusal rights, established by the Executive Committee in 1988.  According to this policy, "NCTE welcomes submission of materials developed through its appointed subgroups.  The Council reserves the right to review and publish such documents.  Until the Executive Committee or Editorial Board has reviewed the document and has declined to authorize publication, a subgroup may not submit it to another publisher."

Regarding electronic media publications, the Council distributes high-quality videotapes and audiotapes and is investigating alternative delivery systems such as on-demand printing and computer software. However, such products are often expensive to produce.  Commissions and Standing Committees are not typically well suited to the development of such materials.  Before proposing them, it would be useful to confer with Executive Committee and staff liaisons concerning the feasibility of particular projects.