RBM

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RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritageis the Association of College and Research Libraries' journal covering issues pertaining to special collections libraries and cultural heritage institutions. Policy on Use of Generative AI (2026)RBM: a Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritagepublishes articles of interest to the special collections and archives professions on a wide variety of topics. In this field where we seek to collect, preserve, and provide access to the documentary record of human history, it is of particular importance to think carefully about how machine learning, and in particular, Generative AI, is implemented in the process of researching and writing about those practices.Beginning with the Fall 2026 issue, theRBMEditorial Board is implementing the following norms and guidelines surrounding the use of Generative AI.View the full Policy on Use of Generative AIManuscript SubmissionManuscript submissions forRBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage, along with related questions,should be sent to the editor, Diane Dias De Fazio, [email protected] a peer-reviewed journal publishing articles on the theory and practice of library special collections, archives, cultural heritage institutions, and related fields. Content inRBMgenerally assumes two forms: articles and reviews.DeadlinesFall Issue: June 20Spring Issue: December 20Submission and Publication ProcessContactRBMeditor via email before sending manuscript(s) to discuss topic(s), length, illustrations, or other issues prior to submission.Submit email attachments in MS Word (.docx) to the editor.Submit original, unpublished articles only. Contributions published elsewhere or under consideration by other journals are ineligible for publication inRBM.Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the statements and sources in their articles.If the article was presented at a conference, identify the conference by name, s

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