dear all,
I am forwarding the following announcement on behalf of Emerald Group
Publishing. Please respond directly to Ruth Glasspool.
Best wishes ... Michael
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*An exciting opportunity -- **/The Electronic Library/**Call for Editor*
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*/The Electronic Library: The international journal for the application
of technology in information environments/*
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited is inviting applications for the
position of Editor of /The Electronic Library
<http://www.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=el>/*.
*This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and focused
individual with solid editorial experience to edit an exciting journal
in Emerald's Library and Information Science portfolio.
*About **/The Electronic Library/***
/The Electronic Library/is devoted to the applications and implications
of new technology, automation, digitisation, the Internet, user
interfaces, and networks in all types of libraries, information centres
and museums throughout the world as well as the development of software
and hardware for such applications. It provides a vehicle for the latest
research and ongoing developments in today's digital library and
information environments in different countries, and offers practical
advice, useful information and descriptions of specific applications
around the globe. Papers submitted to the journal are subject to double
blind peer review to ensure academic rigor and integrity and the journal
is Thomson Reuters ISI ranked.
*The role of the journal Editor*
Emerald is seeking to recruit an engaged and enthusiastic Editor or
Editors to develop the journal. The journal Editor/s will be responsible
for the following:
* Managing the journal's double blind peer review process with the
assistance of the Editorial Advisory Board
* Selecting and maintaining a pool of competent reviewers
* Delivering appropriate content for six journal issues per volume
to an agreed schedule
* Upholding and developing editorial standards on the journal,
through the good management of the peer review process
* Engaging the Editorial Advisory Board in the work of the journal
* Developing and maintaining a network of contacts to act as
advocates for the journal or sources of content as appropriate
* Attending conferences or similar events to promote the journal and
generate submissions
* Working with the journal Publisher (at Emerald) to achieve agreed
development objectives for the journal and to raise its
international profile and standing
The journal Editor receives an honorarium in lieu of his/her work on the
journal. Additional budget is also made available to the Editor to
part-fund attendance at conferences or other events of relevance to the
journal.
Emerald is looking for the new Editor to outline a position for the
journal in terms of scope and coverage to further distinguish it from
competitor journals, both Emerald and non-Emerald journals, to create a
unique outlet in the field of LIS journals for authors and readers.
*Qualifications and requirements of candidates*
Some of the key qualities sought for the position of Editor are:
* An established record of scholarship in the field of library,
information science or digital technology
* Managerial skills to oversee the editorial cycle and to meet deadlines
* The ability to inspire an active Editorial Advisory Board
* Energy, enthusiasm and networking skills to promote the journal
and to encourage submissions
* A willingness to chase reviewers when necessary and to demand the
highest standards in review and revision
* A willingness to develop the journal in line with the changing
nature of the subject area, to ensure the journal continues to
publish the best, most relevant and cutting-edge research in the field
* Previous editorial experience, such as Editor, Guest Editor or
Editorial Advisory Board Member on an academic journal
* Experience of using online submission and peer review systems such
as ScholarOne Manuscripts is desirable
*Next steps*
Interested individuals are invited to submit a CV and a proposal
outlining how they would seek to develop the journal over the course of
their editorship. Proposals from individuals or a team of two candidates
will be considered.
Your application should include:
* A covering letter describing:
o your goals and plans for the content of /The Electronic
Library/. This may include an assessment of the current
strengths, weaknesses, or gaps that you plan to address;
o a description of how you would position the journal in terms
of scope and coverage to distinguish the journal from others
in the field and to identify a unique outlet for prospective
authors and readers
o previous editorial experience;
o attendance at library and information science conferences
during the last five years;
o a clear description of the structure of the editorial team
and responsibilities, where it is a team application;
o support, if any, offered by your institution.
* A current CV
Applications for this position should be submitted by e-mail, to:
Ruth Glasspool
Publisher
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Dean, Faculty of Humanities / Dekan, Philosophische Fakultät I
Professor & Director, Berlin School of Library and Information Science
(Institut für Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft)
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Editor, Library Hi Tech
Blog: Digital+Research=Blog <http://digitalplusresearch.blogspot.com/>
