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This site contains all the information and support material relevant to publishing symposium proceedings volumes, textbooks, and monographs through TMS.

Authors who have been scheduled for a presentation during a meeting are eligible for inclusion in the symposium proceedings. Please review and follow the instructions below to participate.  New authors may be considered for inclusion in a proceedings volume by submitting and presenting abstracts at selected TMS meetings. Visit the TMS Global Meetings Calendar to find which meetings are currently accepting abstract submissions.

• Prepare the manuscript
  Depending on which proceeding volume the manuscript is for, there are a set of specific manuscript-preparation guidelines, which must be followed. Authors should refer to proceedings invitation letter for which format to follow, or contact proceedings@tms.org with any questions.
• One-Column Format
  The one-column format is typical for 6 x 9 hard copy proceedings or CD-ROM proceedings.
• Two-Column Format
  The two-column format is typical for 8.5 x 11" hard copy proceedings.
• Submit the manuscript and copyright form
  Regardless of the publication, a TMS Transfer of Copyright Form (PDF) must be completed and submitted along with the finished manuscript.
• Agree to the publication approach
  Authors must agree to the publication as outlined in the proceedings invitation letter.

To initiate the process for a proceedings volume, potential editors should review the Editor's Guide below, and then complete and submit the appropriate proposal form.

• Review the Editor's Guide
  Editors will need to review the Editor's Guide (PDF) and review all of the materials that the authors will be required to use.
  
  
• Submit a Proposal Form
  Potential editors should complete and submit the appropriate book proposal form as indicated below.
• Submit the Standard Book Proposal Form (PDF) to initiate the process for proceedings volumes or monographs.
• Potential editors/authors of textbooks should use the Textbook Proposal Form (PDF) to initiate the process.

For additional information, please contact a TMS representative:

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
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Warrendale, PA 15086 USA
Telephone (724) 776-9000
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E-mail proceedings@tms.org