The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is seeking a Member
Editor for its quarterly print journal, Young Adult Library Services.
The deadline for applications is September 3, 2007.
The Member Editor will be responsible for the textual and pictorial
content of the quarterly publication, and will work closely with
YALSA’s Editorial Advisory Board, committees, members and
designated YALSA staff to solicit articles and information. The Member
Editor will also edit and proof all copy for each issue.
Applicants must have editorial and writing experience, excellent
communications skills, the technical capacity to work in an electronic
environment, and be YALSA members. Experience in library service to
young adults is preferred. For a complete description of the position
and list of qualifications, please see below.
The Member Editor will be selected by November 2, 2007. The term of
the appointment is three years beginning with the Summer 2008 issue and
ending with the Spring 2011 issue. The Member Editor will receive an
honorarium of $500 per issue and $500 to attend each of ALA’s
Midwinter and Annual Conferences.
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume which includes editing
experiences, and two samples of published work to: Stephanie Kuenn,
YALSA Communications Specialist, at skuenn@ala.org. All resumes, etc.
must be submitted via email. For further information contact Stephanie
Kuenn by email or phone: 1-800-545-2433, extension 2128.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
NATURE OF THE POSITION:
The editorship is a professional appointment made by the president of
the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), with guidance from
YALSA’s Executive Committee and Editorial Advisory Board. Extending
for a period of three years, the appointment carries the possibility for
renewal. An honorarium of $500 per issue (4 per year) plus $500 in
travel support for each of two ALA conferences per year will be paid.
The Member Editor reports to the Communications Specialist of YALSA and
works closely with YALSA’s Editorial Advisory Board, and is
responsible overall to YALSA’s Board of Directors.
PURPOSE OF THE JOURNAL:
· To serve as a vehicle for continuing education for librarians
and library workers serving young adults, ages 12 through 18
· To publish articles of current interest to the profession
· To showcase research and best practices in the field
· To provide news from related fields
· To spotlight significant events of the organization, including
but not limited to awards and booklists
· To offer in-depth reviews of professional literature and
resources
· To serve as the official record of the association
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
2. Must have the technical capacity to work in an electronic
environment.
3. Editing experience in publishing and/or journalism, sufficient
to enable the individual to solicit and select refereed and non-refereed
articles that will result in a high-quality publication that addresses
the diverse interest of the readership.
4. Dynamic, self-motivated individual.
5. Ability to delegate.
6. Strong organizational skills.
7. Ability to set and meet deadlines.
8. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
environment.
9. Experience in library services to young adults.
10. Membership in YALSA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Member Editor:
· Deliver to YALSA a final set of copy for each issue according to
previously set deadlines, satisfactory to YALSA in content and form and
ready for typesetting.
· Set the scope and tone of the journal both textually and
visually.
· Work with YALSA’s Editorial Advisory Board to develop a yearly
editorial calendar, solicit manuscripts and assist them with the referee
process.
· Provide regular input to YALSA’s Communications Specialist
about content of upcoming issues so she can solicit ads.
· Work with YALSA’s Communications Specialist and production
services to determine schedules for publication.
· Provide input to production services so they can develop a cover
for each issue.
· Manage editorial office and write editorials.
· Manage the work of columnists and reviewers.
· Aggressively encourage the submission of high-quality articles
according to current activities and interests of the field and maintain
and develop positive relationships with authors and potential authors.
· Using the input of referees where appropriate, complete a
thorough review of all submitted manuscripts in light of the philosophy,
purpose and general style of the publication.
· Corresponds in a timely manner with authors regarding
acceptance, rewriting, or rejection of articles.
· Edit all copy (including rewriting, reorganizing, validating
information in content, etc.).
· Work with the Communications Specialist to determine association
news to be included in each issue of the journal.
· Prepare each issue for publication by planning the table of
contents, writing introductory notes, identifying text to be highlighted
in pull quotes, determine the placement of images, etc.
· Secure copyright as necessary for articles, images, etc.
· Thoroughly review and edit galleys and page proofs for both
first and second passes.
· Communicate with production services and the YALSA staff
regularly.
· Communicate with the editor of YAttitudes and the Blog Manager
and collaborate when appropriate.
· Attend ALA’s Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting,
including meetings of YALSA’s Editorial Advisory Board, to assist
YALSA with promoting the publication and also to solicit authors and
advertisers.
· Prepare an annual report for YALSA’s Board of Directors, to be
turned in one month before ALA’s Annual Conference.
· Answer questions and inquiries about the journal.
· Perform other relevant duties as needed.
YALSA Staff
1. Works with production services to maintain the template for the
journal.
2. Works with production services and the Member Editor to develop
a publication schedule and comply with it.
3. Handles all financial transactions for the journal.
4. Communications Specialist communicates regularly with editor to
provide support and facilitate work.
5. Works closely with the ad rep to ensure that ad revenues meet
targeted goals.
6. Promotes the publication through appropriate venues.
Beth Yoke, Executive Director
Young Adult Library Services Association,
fastest growing division of the American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
1 (800) 545-2433 x4391
byoke@ala.org
www.ala.org/yalsa
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