Find an Expert – Submission Form
Introduction
Help journalists and other members of the media find you for their stories. Use this form to add information about your particular areas of expertise in the study of folklore.
“Find an Expert” is not limited only to journalists; anyone may use it, including scholars looking to collaborate, and people interested in knowing more about a particular topic.
Please be sure to consider the public nature of this database as you enter your information.
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Guidelines
Help make this an effective and current outreach tool for the field of folklore by adhering to the following guidelines:
- Be an Active Member of AFS: You can only complete this form if you are an active AFS member. Contact AFS at info@afsnet.org if you need assistance with your membership.
- Be Open to Interviews: Complete this form only if you are willing to be interviewed by the media.
- Provide a Timely Response: If a member of the media contacts you, reply immediately. Most are on very tight deadlines. This is true if you are declining the interview as well. If you don’t think your expertise is a good fit for the story, direct them to someone else.
- Highlight Expertise Only: The goal is to highlight the best work being done in folklore today. Though you may study widely, focus on those areas where you have real expertise.
- Use terms journalists use: Remember that journalists may lack your expertise, and are likely to plug a few familiar words into a search engine. Anticipate how your expertise connects to contemporary and perennial news stories and issues.
Update frequently: This database will be effective only if the terms you include match current news issues and stories. You should update your profile at least every 6 months.