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Please share with colleagues: The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is seeking a Member Editor for its open-access, peer-reviewed, electronic research journal, the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults (JRLYA). JRLYA publishes high-quality research on library services to young adults quarterly. The position term would begin with the Spring 2011 issue. The deadline for applications is Jan. 31, 2011. The Member Editor will be responsible for the textual and graphic content of the quarterly publication, and will work closely with YALSA's Research Journal Advisory Board, member groups and YALSA's Communications Specialist to solicit manuscripts and oversee the peer review process. The Member Editor will also edit and proof all copy for each issue. Applicants must have research and editorial experience, excellent communications skills, the technical capacity to work in an online environment, and be YALSA members. Experience in library service to young adults and knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style is preferred. The Member Editor will be selected by Feb. 28, 2011. The term of the appointment is one year beginning with work on the Spring 2011 issue, with the option to extend the contract for another year. The Member Editor will receive an honorarium of $500 per issue and $500 to attend each of ALA's Midwinter and Annual Conferences. Please note that this is not a staff position and does not include salary or benefits. Candidates must send a cover letter, resume which includes editing experiences, and a sample of published work to: Stephanie Kuenn, YALSA Communications Specialist, at [log in to unmask] All resumes, etc. must be submitted via email. For further information contact Stephanie Kuenn by email or phone: [log in to unmask] or 1-800-545-2433, extension 2128. To learn more about the publication visit www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/. Additional information about the editor search can be found at: http://ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pr.cfm?id=5735 Beth Yoke, Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 Get guidelines & tools for teen library services at http://tinyurl.com/YALSAguides <http://tinyurl.com/YALSAguides> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>