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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
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