1. General:
What is Southern Spaces?
Using ideas of place and space as organizing principles, Southern Spaces is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal that employs emerging technologies to produce innovative scholarship about the American South. Southern Spaces publishes essays, gateways, events, conferences, interviews, timescapes, and performances.
Who can contribute to Southern Spaces?
We are committed to working with contributors of varying levels of technological proficiency. We understand that few scholars are experts in website design and do not want authors to feel overwhelmed by the process of producing image, sound, and video files for their submissions. Where necessary, we will work with authors of submissions that are selected for publication to produce image, sound, and video files for use in their publication.
Can someone subscribe to Southern Spaces?
Yes, and it's free! Southern Spaces offers an RSS feed that readers can add to an RSS aggregator like Google Reader. Southern Spaces also offers E-Alerts that are emailed to readers approximately once a month.
What is an "Open Access" publication?
Open Access, as defined by Peter Suber, is "digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions." The primary goal of open access publications is to remove price barriers (such as subscription fees) and use restrictions on published work. (For a more complete introduction to open access, see Suber's "Open Access Overview.") Southern Spaces is an open access publication in the spirit of Suber's definition. Southern Spaces is freely available on the internet with no charges to readers or authors. Materials are posted in perpetuity, and are stored in an online repository at Emory University.
Can someone publish images or other media published in Southern Spaces elsewhere?
Not without first seeking permission from the copyright holder. Copyright for contributions published in Southern Spaces is retained by the authors, with publication rights granted to the journal. Print publications and other websites that wish to display images or other content published originally on Southern Spaces must seek copyright from author(s) and provide a link from each image back to the original Southern Spaces image page.
What is your publication schedule/cycle?
Southern Spaces does not use an issue/number publication system. Submissions are published on an ongoing rolling basis, and are identified by publication date.
What is a "Gateway"?
Gateways are collections of annotated web resources organized around a particular theme.
Does Southern Spaces have article-processing charges?
No, Southern Spaces does not have article processing charges.
After publication, how are Southern Spaces submissions publications cited?
For instructions on citation form, see the "cite this page" links on essay pages or "cite this image" links accompanying photos.
How long will the electronic publications in Southern Spaces be accessible?
All Southern Spaces publications are assigned a permanent URL. Once a submission is published, it will not move or disappear.
Using ideas of place and space as organizing principles, Southern Spaces is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal that employs emerging technologies to produce innovative scholarship about the American South. Southern Spaces publishes essays, gateways, events, conferences, interviews, timescapes, and performances.
Who can contribute to Southern Spaces?
We are committed to working with contributors of varying levels of technological proficiency. We understand that few scholars are experts in website design and do not want authors to feel overwhelmed by the process of producing image, sound, and video files for their submissions. Where necessary, we will work with authors of submissions that are selected for publication to produce image, sound, and video files for use in their publication.
Can someone subscribe to Southern Spaces?
Yes, and it's free! Southern Spaces offers an RSS feed that readers can add to an RSS aggregator like Google Reader. Southern Spaces also offers E-Alerts that are emailed to readers approximately once a month.
What is an "Open Access" publication?
Open Access, as defined by Peter Suber, is "digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions." The primary goal of open access publications is to remove price barriers (such as subscription fees) and use restrictions on published work. (For a more complete introduction to open access, see Suber's "Open Access Overview.") Southern Spaces is an open access publication in the spirit of Suber's definition. Southern Spaces is freely available on the internet with no charges to readers or authors. Materials are posted in perpetuity, and are stored in an online repository at Emory University.
Can someone publish images or other media published in Southern Spaces elsewhere?
Not without first seeking permission from the copyright holder. Copyright for contributions published in Southern Spaces is retained by the authors, with publication rights granted to the journal. Print publications and other websites that wish to display images or other content published originally on Southern Spaces must seek copyright from author(s) and provide a link from each image back to the original Southern Spaces image page.
What is your publication schedule/cycle?
Southern Spaces does not use an issue/number publication system. Submissions are published on an ongoing rolling basis, and are identified by publication date.
What is a "Gateway"?
Gateways are collections of annotated web resources organized around a particular theme.
Does Southern Spaces have article-processing charges?
No, Southern Spaces does not have article processing charges.
After publication, how are Southern Spaces submissions publications cited?
For instructions on citation form, see the "cite this page" links on essay pages or "cite this image" links accompanying photos.
How long will the electronic publications in Southern Spaces be accessible?
All Southern Spaces publications are assigned a permanent URL. Once a submission is published, it will not move or disappear.
2. Standards/Criteria:
How can I submit an essay, gateway, or conference for publication?
Submissions should be sent to the managing editor of Southern Spaces for consideration. Please refer to the "Editorial Staff" section of the "About the Forum" listing for contact information. In addition, the "About the Forum" section provides extensive submission guidelines.
How does the peer review process work?
See the "Peer Review Process" section of the "About the Forum" section.
Can I submit a work for publication in Southern Spaces previously published in print or released on video elsewhere?
Generally, no.
Can I include previously published (copyrighted) audio/video clips with my original submission?
Yes, as long as the proper permissions are obtained from copyright holders.
What is the procedure for submitting a website to the Southern Spaces Weblinks collection?
Please contact the managing editor, who is listed in the "Editorial Staff" section of "About the Forum."
Submissions should be sent to the managing editor of Southern Spaces for consideration. Please refer to the "Editorial Staff" section of the "About the Forum" listing for contact information. In addition, the "About the Forum" section provides extensive submission guidelines.
How does the peer review process work?
See the "Peer Review Process" section of the "About the Forum" section.
Can I submit a work for publication in Southern Spaces previously published in print or released on video elsewhere?
Generally, no.
Can I include previously published (copyrighted) audio/video clips with my original submission?
Yes, as long as the proper permissions are obtained from copyright holders.
What is the procedure for submitting a website to the Southern Spaces Weblinks collection?
Please contact the managing editor, who is listed in the "Editorial Staff" section of "About the Forum."
3. Technical Issues
Why doesn't the entire article appear on my screen? I have to
scroll around.
Southern Spaces is formatted for computers operating using a 1024 x 760 pixel display width, the standard for most computer operators today. Some older computers use a more narrow display (e.g., 800 x 600 pixel display width). If you are on a computer that has a screen display of 800 x 600, you can use your control panel options to change your screen display.
How do I obtain a printed version of Southern Spaces publications?
Printable versions of each essay section are available. Follow the "printable version" link that appears in each section following the essay title, and then following the normal procedure for printing for your web browser.
What media player do I need in order to play video and audio on the Southern Spaces site?
The RealMedia Player is the preferred media player for Southern Spaces, but we also stream content in the Windows Media and QuickTime formats. We recommend that users install the latest versions of the RealMedia and Windows Media players to ensure proper playback, but QuickTime version 7 or later is required for the playback of Southern Spaces QuickTime media.
Why will the RealAudio/RealVideo files not play on my computer?
If RealAudio/RealVideo files do not open or play properly, start by installing or updating the free RealPlayer software available online. Recent versions of RealPlayer update automatically when new content is loaded, but older versions of RealPlayer require the user to manually download and install a new player (the player can be downloaded from www.real.com; be sure to accurately specify what platform and OS operating system you are using).
If updating RealPlayer still does not solve the problem, try the following:
On a Macintosh:
1) Click on any RealAudio or RealVideo link on the site. Then locate the downloaded "rm" file (for instance, clicking on the first clip for "The U.S. South in Global Contexts" Symposium downloads a file titled "holloway.rm"). Most Mac browsers default to downloading files directly to the desktop, so try to locate the rm" file on the desktop. If it's not on the desktop, check the browser's preferences to determine where the browser is placing downloaded files.
On Safari, the download location setting is located in the Safari menu, then under Preferences, then next to the phrase "Save downloaded files to". On Internet Explorer, this setting is located in the Explorer menu, then under Preferences, then under the heading "Download Options" (which is under the section "Receiving Files"). At the top of the "Download Options" page, the browser download location is listed next to the word "Location:".
*NOTE: While in the Internet Explorer preferences, check another setting to ensure proper functionality. Select the "File Helpers" heading (also within the section "Receiving Files"). Scroll down to the listing for "RealMedia File" and check what application is being used to open RealMedia files. If it's RealPlayer (or some variation on the RealPlayer title, like RealOne Player), simply click OK. If it lists an application other than RealPlayer, select the "RealMedia File" listing, select "Change", select "Browse" under the "File Type: Application" heading, select the RealPlayer application within the file directory, and click OK.
2) After locating the downloaded "rm" file, try double-clicking it. If this does not open the RealMedia file, then open the RealPlayer application and select "File" — "Open File" and select the downloaded "rm" file.
On a PC:
1) Right click on any media link within the site (the link can be either a thumbnail image or a hyperlink on text). Select the option "Save Target As," note where this file is being saved to, and click "Save."
2) After locating the downloaded "ram" file, try double-clicking it. If this does not open the media file in RealPlayer, then open the RealPlayer application and select "File" — "Open File" and select the downloaded "ram" file.
Southern Spaces is formatted for computers operating using a 1024 x 760 pixel display width, the standard for most computer operators today. Some older computers use a more narrow display (e.g., 800 x 600 pixel display width). If you are on a computer that has a screen display of 800 x 600, you can use your control panel options to change your screen display.
How do I obtain a printed version of Southern Spaces publications?
Printable versions of each essay section are available. Follow the "printable version" link that appears in each section following the essay title, and then following the normal procedure for printing for your web browser.
What media player do I need in order to play video and audio on the Southern Spaces site?
The RealMedia Player is the preferred media player for Southern Spaces, but we also stream content in the Windows Media and QuickTime formats. We recommend that users install the latest versions of the RealMedia and Windows Media players to ensure proper playback, but QuickTime version 7 or later is required for the playback of Southern Spaces QuickTime media.
Why will the RealAudio/RealVideo files not play on my computer?
If RealAudio/RealVideo files do not open or play properly, start by installing or updating the free RealPlayer software available online. Recent versions of RealPlayer update automatically when new content is loaded, but older versions of RealPlayer require the user to manually download and install a new player (the player can be downloaded from www.real.com; be sure to accurately specify what platform and OS operating system you are using).
If updating RealPlayer still does not solve the problem, try the following:
On a Macintosh:
1) Click on any RealAudio or RealVideo link on the site. Then locate the downloaded "rm" file (for instance, clicking on the first clip for "The U.S. South in Global Contexts" Symposium downloads a file titled "holloway.rm"). Most Mac browsers default to downloading files directly to the desktop, so try to locate the rm" file on the desktop. If it's not on the desktop, check the browser's preferences to determine where the browser is placing downloaded files.
On Safari, the download location setting is located in the Safari menu, then under Preferences, then next to the phrase "Save downloaded files to". On Internet Explorer, this setting is located in the Explorer menu, then under Preferences, then under the heading "Download Options" (which is under the section "Receiving Files"). At the top of the "Download Options" page, the browser download location is listed next to the word "Location:".
*NOTE: While in the Internet Explorer preferences, check another setting to ensure proper functionality. Select the "File Helpers" heading (also within the section "Receiving Files"). Scroll down to the listing for "RealMedia File" and check what application is being used to open RealMedia files. If it's RealPlayer (or some variation on the RealPlayer title, like RealOne Player), simply click OK. If it lists an application other than RealPlayer, select the "RealMedia File" listing, select "Change", select "Browse" under the "File Type: Application" heading, select the RealPlayer application within the file directory, and click OK.
2) After locating the downloaded "rm" file, try double-clicking it. If this does not open the RealMedia file, then open the RealPlayer application and select "File" — "Open File" and select the downloaded "rm" file.
On a PC:
1) Right click on any media link within the site (the link can be either a thumbnail image or a hyperlink on text). Select the option "Save Target As," note where this file is being saved to, and click "Save."
2) After locating the downloaded "ram" file, try double-clicking it. If this does not open the media file in RealPlayer, then open the RealPlayer application and select "File" — "Open File" and select the downloaded "ram" file.
