named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Call for Chapters and Conference Support
Facilitates academic collaboration by disseminating calls for contributions to edited volumes and organizing conference events, such as the 20th-anniversary celebration in Nancy, France.
Literary Journalism Newsletter
Quarterly publication featuring essays, book excerpts, calls for chapters, and member spotlights in the field of literary journalism.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 2 activities
- Organization of annual international conferenceHosts an annual international scholarly conference focused on the study, teaching, and practice of literary journalism, typically held in mid-May and open to faculty and students; includes pre-registration and event coordination.
- Planning academic programmingCoordinates the annual conference and organizes academic panels and programming for the association.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Administrative and organizational managementManages the association’s operations including membership database maintenance, financial recordkeeping, biennial elections via online ballot, and website management.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awarding recognition for contributions to the fieldRecognizes scholarly and professional contributions to literary journalism studies through the awarding of prizes.
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 1 activity
- Call for scholarly contributions to edited volumesSeeks and promotes scholarly submissions for edited volumes on topics in literary journalism and creative nonfiction, including a focus on East-Central Europe.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Co-organizing specialized academic conferences and projectsCo-organizes focused academic events and initiatives, including a 2026 conference on comics and machines with the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and Uppsala University, and promotes scholarly work on literary journalism and memoir.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Production and distribution of newsletterEdits and distributes the bimonthly newsletter Literary Journalism: The Newsletter of the IALJS to members, with archives available on the website.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publication of peer-reviewed journalProduces and publishes the semiannual peer-reviewed journal Literary Journalism Studies, which focuses on the theory, history, and pedagogy of literary journalism.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Sponsoring sessions at external academic conferencesSupports the visibility of literary journalism by sponsoring sessions on the topic at conferences organized by other learned societies.
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- Supporting teaching and pedagogy in literary journalismProvides educational resources such as syllabi, assignments, and instructional strategies to support the teaching of literary journalism.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Curating and maintaining scholarly resourcesProvides access to a selected bibliography of literary journalism scholarship and maintains an updated digital resource, Reading Narrative Journalism, for use by undergraduate and graduate students.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$2652%
Program service revenue$8K59%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$76K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +11.8%
relationships · 51
Who they work with
- 1st International Conference on Literary Journalism Partner — Founding event following which the association was established
- Academia Brasileira de Jornalismo Literário Network — Linked as a Brazilian academic organization dedicated to literary journalism.
- Advisory Board Partner — Provides governance advice to the Executive Committee and is composed of long-standing members affiliated with tertiary institutions.
- American Comparative Literature Association Partner — Co-sponsored seminar sessions on literary journalism at ACLA conferences.
- Association of Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Partner — Sponsored joint workshops and seminars on literary journalism at AEJMC conferences.
- Austrian Academy of Sciences Partner — Hosts a conference planning committee member.
- Bard College at Simon’s Rock Partner — Hosts the ACLA organizer.
- Brazilian Association for Journalism Research Network — Linked as a research association supporting journalism studies in Brazil.
- Brock University Partner — Hosts a program committee member.
- Centre for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town Partner — Co-host of the IALJS-21 conference in 2027.
- City University London Partner — Hosts a member of the Publication Committee.
- Deakin University Partner — Hosts the book review editor of Literary Journalism Studies.
- EasyChair Partner — Uses EasyChair as the platform for conference submissions and registration.
- Edith Cowan University Partner — Hosts the IAMCR organizer.
- European Society for Periodical Research Network — Linked as an affiliated learned society in the field of literary journalism and periodical studies.
- European Society for the Study of English Partner — Co-organized roundtables and seminars on literary journalism at ESSE conferences.
- International Society for the Study of Narrative Network — Linked as a scholarly society engaged with narrative forms, including literary journalism.
- Kent State University Partner — Hosts a member of the Board of Advisors.
- Kutztown University Partner — Hosts the AEJMC organizer.
- Literary Journalism Studies Network — Peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the International Association for Literary Journalism Studies.
- Macquarie University Partner — Hosts the president of the association.
- Marist University Partner — Hosts the second vice president and secretary of the association.
- Pacific Union College Partner — Hosts the first vice president of the association.
- Palgrave Partner — Publishing partner for proposed academic volumes on literary journalism
- PayPal Partner — Partner organization used to process membership dues and conference fees.
- Research Society for American Periodicals Network — Linked as an affiliated learned society focused on American periodicals and literary journalism.
- Rhodes University School of Journalism and Media Studies Partner — Co-host of the IALJS-21 conference in 2027.
- Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm Partner — Co-organizing an academic conference on comics and machines in 2026
- Salem State University Partner — Hosts the webmaster for the association.
- State University of New York College at Cortland Partner — Hosts the founding editor of Literary Journalism Studies on the Board of Advisors.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advancing Literary Journalism Through Critical Inquiry and Boundary Explorationmethodology: critical-discourse-through-boundary-examinationBy examining contested boundaries—such as between journalism, literature, and memoir—the organization deepens critical discourse in the field because such inquiry clarifies definitions, expands theoretical frameworks, and strengthens disciplinary identity.
- Enhancement of Teaching and Pedagogy in Higher Educationmethodology: teaching-through-creationBy improving course content and integrating student-created narrative nonfiction into instruction, the organization enhances teaching effectiveness in literary journalism because experiential learning deepens critical understanding and practical skill development.
- Integration of Academic Scholarship and Professional Practicemethodology: academy-profession_integrationBy bridging academic research, teaching, and real-world journalism practice, the organization strengthens the field of literary journalism because collaboration across these domains enhances both scholarly rigor and practical relevance.
- Interdisciplinary and International Scholarly Exchangemethodology: interdisciplinary_global_scholarshipBy fostering global, cross-disciplinary collaboration, the organization advances literary journalism because diverse perspectives and international contexts enrich research, pedagogy, and theoretical development in the field.