Texas Library Journal Advertising

Advertise in TLA Publications and on txla.org!
ONLINE ORDER FORM
MEDIA KIT (PDF with order forms)
Txla.org Web Ads
New this year: Pocket Deals, the Official TLA Annual Conference Coupon Book
Full Color • More Ad Sizes • Digital Editions•Email Previews•Combined Conference Content
Two issues of the Texas Library Journal are being repurposed to include the promotional and logistical information on TLA’s annual conference.
- The winter issue will contain program details, speaker photos, and conference forms.
- In the spring issue, readers will find an exhibitor directory and guide to vendor products and services alongside more traditional articles and news.
TLJ Preview, emailed to the association membership just prior to publication, offers Double Exposure for full year (4-issue) advertisers who have contracted for ½ page ads or larger in Texas Library Journal. The electronic preview, prepared by Journal editor Gloria Meraz, includes an overview of the issue plus your free listing with 25 words of copy, logo, and/or product photo.
Digital Editions of TLJ, including all ads complete with activated links, will appear online simultaneously with the publication of each print issue of the Texas Library Journal.
In Print and Online, stay connected to the Texas library community ALL YEAR LONG:
| Journal Ad Rates |
WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER | FALL | Contract* |
| FULL PAGE: 7.5 x 10; 8.75 x 11.25 w/ bleeds | $1850 | $1600 | $1300 | $1300 | $5445 |
| 1/2 PAGE: 7.5 x 5 horiz.; 8.75 x 5.75 w/ 3 bleeds | $1350 | $1100 | $900 | $900 | $3825 |
| 1/3 PAGE: 2.4 x 10 V; or 5 x 5 H | $1050 | $850 | $700 | $700 | $2970 |
| 1/6 PAGE: 2.4 x 5 V; or 4.95 x 2.5 H | $650 | $550 | $450 | $450 | $1890 |
| Cover Placement: Check for availability | |||||
| Back Cover: 8.75 W x 9.25 H w/side & bottom bleeds, top trim; allows top address label | $2550 | $2150 | $1750 | $1750 | $7380 |
| Inside Front: full page specs | $2250 | $1850 | $1500 | $1500 | $6390 |
| Inside Back: full page specs | $2100 | $1700 | $1350 | $1350 | $5850 |
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* Contract advertisers (4 consecutive issues) receive a 10% discount. Contract prices for same-size ad contracts are totaled above; mixed-size contracts are also allowed. In addition, if you are a TLJ contract advertiser who is exhibiting at our spring conference and tradeshow, we'll add your logo to the exhibitors directory in the spring issue of TLJ. Media Kit & Order Forms (pdf) • Online Order form For questions on rates and placement, contact Kasey Hyde, advertising manager. |
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Production Specifications
- Texas Library Journal is printed in full color on 60# glossy book stock. Ad dimensions are listed above. Trim size is 8.5 x 11.
- Artwork may be sent (typically a PDF) as an email attachment to maryanne@txla.org. Stuff/zip large files packaged with necessary fonts and graphics if not embedded.
For questions on production specifications, contact Mary Ann Emerson.
Terms and Conditions
- A copy of each issue in which the advertisement appears, as well as a tearsheet, will be forwarded shortly after the publication of each issue
- Texas Library Journal does not pay a commission to advertising agencies.
- Cancellations will be accepted up to 30 days prior to the issue deadline (see "Deadlines"). A $25 cancellation fee will be charged. Cancellations within 30 days of the issue deadline will be billed at the full base rate.
- All advertising must be paid in advance.
DEADLINES:
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SPRING (No. 1):
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FEB 1 for contract, artwork by 2/15; issue mailed by March 31 |
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SUMMER (No. 2):
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MAY 1 for contract, artwork by 5/15; issue mailed by June 30 |
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FALL (No. 3):
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AUG 1 for contract, artwork by 8/15; issue mailed by September 30 |
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WINTER (No. 4):
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NOV 1 for contract, artwork by 11/15; issue mailed by December 31 |

