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The Tennessee Library Association is seeking to hire a new Book Reviews Editor.

Please see below for information & compensation. Submit your resume, along with a writing sample, to [log in to unmask] by July 9.

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Job Description: Tennessee Library Association Book Reviews Editor

I.  Statement of Services

 

The Book Reviews Editor, in cooperation with the Journal Editor, will produce Book Reviews for inclusion in the four (4) issues (July 1, 2021– June 20, 2022) of Tennessee Libraries.

 

Job duties include the following:

·         Soliciting review copies from publishers as needed;

·         Receiving and storing review copies of books;

·         Finding interested reviewers and mailing review copies to them;

·         Maintaining internal and publicized lists of available books and reviews in progress;

·         Receiving, reading, and editing reviews;

·         Communicating with reviewers, publishers, and editors as needed.

 

Tennessee Libraries is the official refereed journal of TLA.  Decisions as to the content of the Tennessee Libraries are solely the responsibility of the Journal Editor. 

 

All technology needed to complete these services are the responsibility of the Book Reviews Editor.  A small budget for postage and mailing supplies is available if needed.

II.  Compensation               

 

In consideration of services outlined in Section I., TLA will deliver a stipend of $100.00 to the Book Reviews Editor, upon completion of each issue published during this period.

 

All stipends which total $600 or more during a calendar year will be reported to the IRS but no withholding of income taxes, Medicare taxes, nor social security taxes will be made by TLA.  It is the Book Reviews Editor’s responsibility to make such payments to the appropriate agencies.

III.  Termination              

 

This is an annual contract (see coverage dates below) and is renewable upon the recommendation by the TLA Communications Division and approval of the TLA Executive Board.   

 

This contract may be terminated by either party by written notice received at least 60 days prior to the date of termination.       

 

Term of contract: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

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Thank you,

 

Michael Hale

Chair, Publications Advisory Committee
Tennessee Library Association

931-836-3613