EBLIP seeks Writing Assistants

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice seeks volunteers to be part of a newly established Writing Assistance Team. Members of the team will offer writing assistance to non-native English speakers who submit promising papers to EBLIP but which need revision in terms of grammar and general clarity of language. EBLIP Editors will refer authors to a member of the Writing Assistance Team on a case by case basis.  The team will provide writing support that improves the quality of English and fluency of the paper, thus enabling the copyediting process to proceed more easily. Writing Assistants will be acknowledged in published submissions.

Ideal candidates will possess excellent written communication skills, attention to detail, and some experience in copyediting or academic writing. 

Interested persons should send a statement of interest, indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role, as well as a brief resume to Denise Koufogiannakis, Editor-in-Chief, [log in to unmask], by February 25, 2010.  

**Please note that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a non-profit, open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid. The positions are an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development and gaining insight into writing for publication and the editorial process.

About the journal

Published quarterly by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice.  By facilitating access to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice will enable librarians to practice their profession in an evidence based manner. 

Please visit the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice web site (http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP) for further information about the journal.

Thank you,

Denise Koufogiannakis

Editor-in-Chief

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